Electronic ballast for a fluorescent task lamp

An electronic ballast circuit for a handheld fluorescent task lamp, comprising a self-starting electronic driver circuit operated by a power supply and operable to start and run at least first and second compact fluorescent bulbs from a single output; first and second receptacles for connecting the first and second bulbs to the single output; and a bulb accommodation circuit in the electronic driver circuit that enables operation of the electronic ballast circuit with either starter or non-starter type fluorescent bulbs and with either one or both bulbs.

Assay apparatus and method using microfluidic arrays

A system for holding at least one of sample and reagent for analysis. The system includes a pair of parallel covers, at least one of which is light transmissive, of which pair a light transmissive cover forms a top, and of which pair the other forms a bottom. A frame is disposed between the covers to define, in relation to the covers, an interior volume. The frame and the covers are associated with one another to form a case, the case being substantially tight to liquids. A microfluidic array is disposed in the interior volume. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces, the through-holes containing at least one of sample and reagent.

Devices, systems, and methods for virtual representation of user interface devices

The disclosed computer-implemented method may include communicatively coupling a user interface device to a virtual reality device, capturing inputs from a user on the user interface device, displaying, on the virtual reality device, a virtual representation of the captured inputs from the user, and mirroring, on the virtual reality device, content presented on the user interface device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Command Optimization Through Intelligent Threshold Detection

Aspects of a storage device including a memory and a controller are provided which prevent retransmissions of set features commands with identical read voltage threshold offsets for the same die. When the controller receives a first read command for data stored in the memory, the controller identifies a first parameter to modify a first read threshold, and executes a first set features command for modifying the read threshold based on the first parameter. Subsequently, when the controller receives a second read command from the host device for data stored in the memory, the controller identifies a second parameter to modify a second read threshold, and determines whether the first and second parameters are the same. If the parameters are the same, the controller refrains from executing a second set features command for modifying the second read threshold. Thus, the read latency of the storage device may be reduced.

CORNER-IDENTIFIYING GESTURE-DRIVEN USER INTERFACE ELEMENT GATING FOR ARTIFICIAL REALITY SYSTEMS

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system includes an image capture device, a head-mounted display (HMD), a gesture detector, a user interface (UI) engine, and a rendering engine. The image capture device captures image data representative of a physical environment. The HMD outputs artificial reality content. The gesture detector identifies, from the image data, a gesture including a configuration of a hand that is substantially stationary for at least a threshold period of time and positioned such that an index finger and a thumb of the hand form approximately a right angle. The UI engine generates a UI element in response to the identified gesture. The rendering engine renders the UI element as an overlay to the artificial reality content. 1. An artificial reality system comprising:an image capture device configured to capture image data representative of a physical environment;a head-mounted display (HMD) configured to output artificial reality content; identify, from the image data, a first gesture comprising a configuration of a hand that is substantially stationary for at least a threshold period of time and positioned such that an index finger and a thumb of the hand form approximately a right angle at a first hand orientation, and', 'subsequently identify, from the image data, a second gesture comprising the configuration of the hand such that the index finger and the thumb of the hand form approximately the right angle at a second hand orientation different than the first hand orientation; and, 'a gesture detector configured to generate a UI element to conform to a first UI orientation indicated by the first hand orientation in response to the identified first gesture, and', 'generate the UI element to conform to a second UI orientation indicated by ...

Method and apparatus for multiple row caches per bank

Provision and use of sets of isolators to enable the caching of the contents of at least one row of memory cells within a subarray of a bank of a memory device by a row of sense amplifiers associated with the subarray to enable faster access to write the data directed to at least one row through a write operation causing the data to written to the row of sense amplifiers versus from the row of memory cells, directly, and to store an indication that the data cached by the row of sense amplifiers is dirty.

ARTIFICIAL REALITY SYSTEMS WITH PERSONAL ASSISTANT ELEMENT FOR GATING USER INTERFACE ELEMENTS

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system includes an image capture device, a head-mounted display (HMD), a user interface (UI) engine, and a rendering engine. The image capture device captures image data representative of a physical environment. The HMD outputs artificial reality content, the artificial reality content including an assistant element. The gesture detector identifies, from the image data, a gesture that includes a gripping motion of two or more digits of a hand to form a gripping configuration at a location that corresponds to the assistant element, and subsequent to the gripping motion, a throwing motion of the hand with respect to the assistant element. The UI engine generates a UI element in response to identifying the gesture. 1. An artificial reality system comprising:an image capture device configured to capture image data representative of a physical environment;a head-mounted display (HMD) configured to output artificial reality content, the artificial reality content including an assistant element; [ a gripping motion of two or more digits of a hand to form a gripping configuration at a location that corresponds to the assistant element, and', 'subsequent to the gripping motion, a throwing motion of the hand with respect to the assistant element; and, 'identify, from the image data, a first gesture comprising, 'identify, from the image data, a press-and-hold gesture with respect to the assistant element:, 'a gesture detector configured toa user interface (UI) engine configured to generate a UI element in response to identifying the first gesture; and render the UI element as an overlay to at least some of the artificial reality content; and', 'remove the overlay of the UI element from the artificial reality content in response to ...

Method and apparatus for multiple row caches per bank

Provision and use of sets of isolators to enable the caching of the contents of at least one row of memory cells within a subarray of a bank of a memory device by a row of sense amplifiers associated with the subarray to enable faster access to read the contents of that at least one row through a read operation causing the data to read from the row of sense amplifiers versus from the row of memory cells, directly.

Safety blood collection assembly with indicator

A needle assembly is disclosed. The needle assembly includes a housing having a flash chamber, and having a distal end and a proximal end engageable with a specimen collection container. The assembly includes a cannula having a patient end, a non-patient end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a cannula interior. The patient end of the cannula projects at least partially from the distal end of the housing, and the cannula interior is in fluid communication with the flash chamber. The assembly further includes a shield restrainably engaged with a portion of the housing and axially transitionable over the patient cannula from a retracted position in which the patient end is exposed, to an extended position in which the patient end is shielded by at least a portion of the shield, wherein at least a portion of the flash chamber is visible in the retracted position.

System for and method of generating sales proposals and contracts

Provided is a system for and method of generating sales proposals and contracts. The system comprises a computer, including a proposal generator program, a local sales policy file, and an unspecified number of sales proposals; a second computer, including a contract generator program, a master sales policy file, and an unspecified number of sales contracts; a communication network and a customer information database. A sales policy file can be downloaded. After negotiating with a customer, the system generates a proposal, determines whether the proposal is accepted by the customer, sends the proposal to a home office, determines whether the proposal is accepted by a manager, generates a contract, and updates a customer information database.

Projection casting in virtual environments

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures.

PROJECTION CASTING IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures. 1. A method for selecting multiple objects in an artificial reality environment , the method comprising:determining a control point and casting direction based on one or more tracked positions of one or more body parts of a user;identifying, based on one or more images from one or more cameras that capture both a first hand of the user and a second hand of the user, a distance between the first hand of the user and the second hand of the user;generating a cone-shaped projection that begins at the control point and that extends along the casting direction, wherein a width of at least part of the cone-shaped projection is based on the identified distance;identifying multiple objects that at least partially intersect with at least part of the cone-shaped projection, either simultaneously or at different times; andselecting the multiple objects.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the tip of the cone-shaped projection is at the control point;the cone-shaped projection extends, from the cone-shaped projection tip, outward from the user; andthe cone-shaped projection is centered, from the cone-shaped projection tip to the center of a ...

Integral memory buffer and serial presence detect capability for fully-buffered memory modules

Method and apparatus for use with buffered memory modules are included among the embodiments. In exemplary systems, a serial presence detect function is included within a memory module buffer instead of being provided by a separate EEPROM device mounted on the memory module. Various embodiments thus can provide cost savings, chip placement and signal routing simplification, and can in some circumstances save pins on the module. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Safety blood collection needle device

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Methods and materials for producing an image, and articles comprising materials for producing an image

A method of producing an image is described which includes depositing onto a substrate a material capable of sustaining a relief feature imparted thereto. A coloring agent is applied directly to this material. A material for producing an image is also described which includes an emulsive agent and a viscosity control agent. In addition, an article is described which includes a relief layer and a coloring layer directly in contact with the relief layer. The relief layer includes a material containing an emulsive agent and a viscosity control agent.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

PROGRESSIVE DISPLAY OF VIRTUAL OBJECTS

A progressive display system can compute a virtual distance between a user and virtual objects. The virtual distance can be based on: a distance between the user and an object, a viewing angle of the object, and/or a footprint of the object in a field of view. The progressive display system can determine where the virtual distance falls in a sequence of distance ranges that correspond to levels of detail. Using a mapping between content sets for the object and levels of detail that correspond to distance ranges, the progressive display system can select content sets to display in relation to the object. As the user moves, the virtual distance will move across thresholds bounding the distance ranges. This causes the progressive display system to select and display other content sets for the distance range in which the current virtual distance falls.

Flashback blood collection needle

The invention is a self-venting blood collection needle assembly for the extraction of at least one fluid sample into an evacuated container for laboratory testing, this blood collection needle assembly providing a clear or translucent flashback chamber for blood to flow into, for visualization by the user to confirm successful vein entry. The self-venting mechanism permits escape of air during use, and which, typically, also prevents an outflow of fluid, such as blood. Thus, air under venous pressure will be allowed to escape from the blood collection needle assembly until blood reaches the venting mechanism.

ARTIFICIAL REALITY SYSTEM HAVING A SELF-HAPTIC VIRTUAL KEYBOARD

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system captures image data representative of a physical environment, renders artificial reality content and a virtual keyboard with a plurality of virtual keys as an overlay to the artificial reality content, and outputs the artificial reality content and the virtual keyboard. The artificial reality system identifies, from the image data, a gesture comprising a first digit of a hand being brought in contact with a second digit of the hand, wherein a point of the contact corresponds to a location of a first virtual key of the plurality of virtual keys of the virtual keyboard. The artificial reality system processes a selection of the first virtual key in response to the identified gesture. 1. An artificial reality system comprising:an image capture device configured to capture image data representative of a physical environment;a head-mounted display (HMD) configured to output artificial reality content;a gesture detector configured to detect, from the image data, a hand facing palm up toward the HMD;a rendering engine configured to render a virtual keyboard with a plurality of virtual keys and at least one virtual hand representative of the hand detected from the image data as an overlay to the artificial reality content, wherein the virtual hand is rendered palm up to mirror the configuration of the hand detected from the image data, and wherein the virtual keyboard is rendered atop the virtual hand such that a first digit of the virtual hand appears to extend above the virtual keyboard and a second digit of the virtual hand appears to fall below the virtual keyboard;wherein the gesture detector is further configured to identify, from the image data, a gesture comprising a motion of a first digit of the hand and a second ...

Process for requesting biological experiments and for the delivery of experimental information

A method is disclosed for requesting genomics services from a service provider over the Internet and providing genomics services to a client over the Internet. The client provides biological samples and identifies genome sequences of interest. The service provider obtains the biological samples and genome sequences, provides microarrays containing the identified genome sequences, and applies the biological samples to the microarrays. The client receives the results of the analysis over the Internet. The genomics services provided include genotyping, gene expression, and proteomics. The Client is able over the Internet to obtain the current status of the samples and the experiments and to modify the requested experiments based, for example, on the analysis of previously obtained results.

Staggered writing for data storage systems

The present invention relates to write operations in data storage systems. In an embodiment, the invention relates to a method of writing data across a plurality of disk arrays, including writing a first copy of the data as a first plurality of stripes corresponding to the plurality of disk arrays and writing a second copy of the data as a second plurality of stripes corresponding to the plurality of disk arrays, wherein the second copy of the data is staggered with respect to the first copy on the plurality of disk arrays. In another embodiment, the invention relates to a data storage system including a plurality of disk arrays and a host, coupled to the plurality of disk arrays, with a program that instructs the host to write a first copy of the data as a first plurality of stripes that correspond to the plurality of disk arrays and to write a second copy of the data as a second plurality of stripes that correspond to the plurality of disk arrays, wherein the second copy of the data is ...

Adaptive Context Metadata Message for Optimized Two-Chip Performance

Aspects of a storage device including a master chip controller and a slave chip processor and memory including a plurality of memory locations are provided which allow for simplified processing of descriptors associated with host commands in the slave chip based on an adaptive context metadata message from the master chip. When the controller receives a host command, the controller in the master chip provides to the processor in the slave chip a descriptor associated with a host command, an instruction to store the descriptor in the one of the memory locations, and the adaptive context metadata message mapping a type of the descriptor to the one of the memory locations. The processor may then process the descriptor stored in the one of the memory locations based on the message, for example, by refraining from identifying certain information indicated in the descriptor. Reduced latency in command execution may thereby result.

Turbine

Disclosed is a energy generating turbine 1 which comprises a support member which has a substantially vertical axis, a rotor being mounted to the support member and arranged for rotation around the vertical axis and to spin around a substantially horizontal axis, where the rotor has a plurality of blades spaced from the horizontal axis about which they will spin and each having a first surface upon which an airflow acting will cause the rotor to spin, and the rotor being moveable such that it can be in a position in which the energy captured from the fluid flow is at a reduced level. There maybe a shield which partially covers the rotor from the fluid flow. There may be a controller and motor which can influence the position of the rotor. Also claimed are a container and turbine system and a turbine which may be lowered and raised along a support member.

THERMAL CYCLING APPARATUS AND METHOD

A thermal cycling device and a method of thermal cycling are provided. A thermal cycling device includes a fluid device system, a case, and a cycling head. The fluid delivery system develops a flow of controlled-temperature fluid. The case has a fluid-tight cavity for holding a microfluidic array. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces. The cycling head holds the case and delivers the flow of fluid over the case.

Transport trolley having pivotable roller housings

A transport trolley is disclosed and which includes at least two spaced forks, each having at least two load supports; a roller housing pivotally connected to each of the load supports; and rollers mounted within each of the roller housings.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Read latency reduction through command and polling overhead avoidance

Aspects of a storage device including a memory and a controller are provided which allow for reduction of latency and improve QoS for reads performed in memory locations such as multi-plane dies sharing a bus with the controller. When the controller receives a host read command, the controller sends a read sense command to a memory location to perform a read operation. The controller also sends a status polling command to the memory location to check die status. While the read operation is being performed, and while other read operations are being performed in other memory locations, the controller refrains from polling this memory location and the other memory locations for die status. Rather, the controller continuously toggles a read enable input to the memory location until the read operation is complete and the die status is ready, after which the controller receives data from the memory location.

BIOMARKERS FOR DISEASE PROGRESSION IN MELANOMA

The present invention relates inter alia to therapeutic agents for use in the treatment of melanoma, methods of diagnosing an increased risk of metastasis in a subject suffering from melanoma, methods of treating such subjects, diagnostic assays and kits. More particularly, in certain embodiments the invention relates to identifying whether a subject suffering from melanoma has an increased risk of metastasis by determining the expression of Ambra-1 and Loricrin in a tissue sample obtained from the subject.

DETECTING INPUT IN ARTIFICIAL REALITY SYSTEMS BASED ON A PINCH AND PULL GESTURE

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. In one example, an artificial reality system comprises an image capture device configured to capture image data representative of a physical environment; a head-mounted display (HMD) configured to output artificial reality content; a gesture detector configured to identify, from the image data, a gesture comprising a motion of two fingers from a hand to form a pinching configuration and a subsequent pulling motion while in the pinching configuration; a user interface (UI) engine configured to generate a UI input element in response to identifying the gesture; and a rendering engine configured to render the UI input element as an overlay to at least some of the artificial reality content. 1. An artificial reality system comprising:an image capture device configured to capture image data representative of a physical environment;a head-mounted display (HMD) configured to output artificial reality content; andprocessing circuitry having access to memory to implement:a gesture detector configured to identify, from the image data, a gesture comprising a motion of two fingers from a hand to form a pinching configuration and a subsequent pulling motion towards the HMD while in the pinching configuration,a user interface (UI) engine configured to generate a UI input element in response to identifying the gesture, anda rendering engine configured to render the UI input element as an overlay to at least some of the artificial reality content, wherein rendering the UI input element includes modifying the UI input element in response to the subsequent pulling motion, and wherein the modifications to the UI input element correspond to adjusted input values.2. The artificial reality system of claim 1 , wherein to identify the gesture claim 1 , the gesture ...

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

PROJECTION CASTING IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures. 1. A method for interacting with objects in an artificial reality environment , the method comprising:tracking a portion of a hand of a user and setting a control point based on the tracked portion of the hand of the user;tracking a first point on a body of the user and setting a ray projection origin point based on the tracked point on the body of the user;determining a projection orientation centered on a line that passes through the control point and the ray projection origin point;casting a ray projection from the control point, outward from the user, along the projection orientation;identifying one or more origin transition factors, wherein the origin transition factors are set based on determined biometrics of a user including one or more of a user height, torso length, arm length, or any combination thereof;determining, based on the one or more origin transition factors, that the ray projection origin point should move to be based on a second point on the body of the user;moving the ray projection origin point, from the first point on the body of the user to the second point on the body of the user, along a path connecting the ...

Silhouette image acquisition

Systems and techniques to acquire image data. In general, in one implementation, the technique includes: acquiring image data for a plurality of areas of a scan region. The technique may further include processing the image data to determine whether an area includes one or more desired features. The technique may further include designating an area as “interesting” if it includes a desired feature, and designating an area as non-interesting if it does not include the desired feature. The areas may be sub-divided one or more times, and subdivisions may be analyzed to determine if they include a desired feature.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Optimized threshold translation from serialized pipeline

Aspects of a storage device are provided that simplify the encoding or translation of optimized read voltage thresholds into a given NAND register format, which may vary depending on NAND technology, block type, page type, or gray code layout. The storage device may include a memory, a circuit that is configured to shift and combine read threshold voltage offsets into a joint read voltage threshold offset, and a controller configured to store the joint read voltage threshold offset in the memory. The circuit may be implemented in hardware of the controller. Alternatively, the controller software or firmware itself may shift and combine the read threshold voltage offsets into the joint read voltage threshold offset. As a result, the number of instructions that the controller typically performs in translating the optimized thresholds may be reduced. Moreover, the simplified translation may be scalable to different NAND technologies or page types.

Memory system segmented power supply and control

A memory device having memory cells supplied with a separate higher voltage power than the separate power supplied to memory logic, and a lower power state that entails removing power from at least some of the logic such that refresh operations to preserve the contents of the memory cells continue to take place, but at least some of the interface to the memory device is powered down to reduce power consumption.

Method of using a single pole single throw switch to provide three operative states

A method of using a single pole, single throw switch having normally open contacts in a conductive path in a non-intuitive manner in an electric circuit to sequentially provide three operable states including latched engagement (path closed, circuit OFF), momentary disengagement (path opened, circuit ON momentarily), and latched disengagement (path open, circuit ON until switch actuated again).

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Adaptive context metadata message for optimized two-chip performance

Aspects of a storage device including a master chip controller and a slave chip processor and memory including a plurality of memory locations are provided which allow for simplified processing of descriptors associated with host commands in the slave chip based on an adaptive context metadata message from the master chip. When the controller receives a host command, the controller in the master chip provides to the processor in the slave chip a descriptor associated with a host command, an instruction to store the descriptor in the one of the memory locations, and the adaptive context metadata message mapping a type of the descriptor to the one of the memory locations. The processor may then process the descriptor stored in the one of the memory locations based on the message, for example, by refraining from identifying certain information indicated in the descriptor. Reduced latency in command execution may thereby result.

Thermal cycler for microfluidic array assays

A system for thermal cycling a plurality of samples. The system includes a case having a fluid-tight cavity defining an interior volume. A microfluidic array is disposed in the interior volume, the array including a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces. A thermal cycler having at least one thermally controlled surface is adapted to thermally contact the case.

Safety Blood Collection Assembly With Indicator

A needle assembly is disclosed. The needle assembly includes a housing having a flash chamber, and having a distal end and a proximal end engageable with a specimen collection container. The assembly includes a cannula having a patient end, a non-patient end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a cannula interior. The patient end of the cannula projects at least partially from the distal end of the housing, and the cannula interior is in fluid communication with the flash chamber. The assembly further includes a shield restrainably engaged with a portion of the housing and axially transitionable over the patient cannula from a retracted position in which the patient end is exposed, to an extended position in which the patient end is shielded by at least a portion of the shield, wherein at least a portion of the flash chamber is visible in the retracted position. 1. A needle assembly , comprising:a housing having a distal portion and a proximal portion engageable with a specimen collection container;a cannula having a patient end, a non-patient end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a cannula interior, the patient end of the cannula projecting at least partially from the distal portion of the housing; anda shield restrainably engaged with a portion of the housing and axially transitionable over the patient end of the cannula from a retracted position in which the patient end is exposed, to an extended position in which the patient end is shielded by at least a portion of the shield, wherein the shield comprises a first portion for slideably engaging a portion of the housing, and a second portion at least partially surrounding a portion of the cannula in the extended position, wherein the second portion of the shield comprises a depending arm transitionable from a first position in which the depending arm is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cannula, to a second position in which the depending arm is oriented ...

System for and method of intelligently directed segmentation analysis for automated microscope systems

The present disclosure includes systems and techniques relating to intelligently directed segmentation analysis for automated microscope systems. In general, in one implementation, the technique includes obtaining an image of at least a portion of a scan region including a biological specimen, partitioning the obtained image into zelles, determining one or more parameters of the zelles, performing a cluster analysis on the one or more parameters of the zelles, differentiating tissue of greater interest from tissue of lesser interest in the obtained image based on the cluster analysis and based on a test being performed for the biological specimen, and storing more information for the tissue of greater interest than information for the tissue of lesser interest. The cluster analysis can be a multivariate statistical cluster analysis, and the zelles can be test-dependent zelles (e.g., having dimensions defined according to the test being performed for the biological specimen).

GLOBAL AND LOCAL MODE VIRTUAL OBJECT INTERACTIONS

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures. 1. A method for interpreting interactions with objects in an artificial reality environment , the method comprising:identifying a trigger corresponding to a switch between two or more operational modes, wherein the trigger causes a change from a first mode to a second mode;while in the second mode, receiving a user input as a particular hand gesture in relation to a target object, wherein the particular hand gesture includes a hand pose and motion; andinterpreting, based on the second mode, the particular hand gesture as an activation of an interface of the target object, wherein the particular hand gesture corresponds to a manipulation of the target object in spatial relation to the artificial reality environment when in the first mode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the trigger is a first trigger; and identifying a second trigger that causes a change from the second mode to the first mode;', 'while in the first mode, receiving the particular hand gesture in relation to the target object; and', 'interpreting, based on the first mode, the particular hand gesture as the manipulation of the target object in spatial relation to the ...

Multi-level recovery reads for memory

Read operations are performed in a memory device which efficiently provide baseline read data and recovery read data. In one aspect, on-die circuitry, which is on a die with an array of memory cells, obtains recovery read data before it is requested or needed by an off-die controller. In another aspect, data from multiple reads is obtained and made available in a set of output latches for retrieval by the off-die controller. Read data relative to multiple read thresholds is obtained and transferred from latches associated with the sense circuits to the set of output latches. The read data relative to multiple read thresholds can be stored and held concurrently in the set of output latches for retrieval by the off-die controller.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RESPONDING TO REQUEST FOR CLINICAL INFORMATION

A hub-spoke patient information service in which a patient's data can be obtained from a network of independent data sources through a centralized service. The hub of the service stores patient identification information and the spokes store the patient's clinical data. In a preferred embodiment, the spokes are independent sources (e.g. each spoke is generally unrelated to other spokes) and include hospitals, doctor offices, clinics, insurance companies, or other entities that store or track clinical data. Preferably, the data sources use a first authentication to properly identify or authentic the service. Once access is granted, the spoke sources are queried for the patient's data. In response, each data source provides the type of patient data available from the source. The user is shown the types of data available without generally showing the actual data. The user can then select the specific patient data to retrieve from the spoke sources. 1. A hub-spoke system for obtaining patient's clinical data , the hub-spoke system comprising:a set of spoke sources, wherein each spoke source in the set of spoke sources is configured to store clinical data of a patient associated with different types of clinical data; anda hub communicatively coupled with the set of spoke sources, wherein the hub comprises a patient identification database configured to store identification information of the patient and is configured to: query, upon receiving a request by the user, the set of spoke sources using a first authentication to authenticate the hub with the set of spoke sources;', 'retrieve, immediately after receiving the request, a first subset of clinical data of the patient available to the user from the set of spoke sources based on the first authentication;', "provide a user interface that presents to the user a clinical data report comprising the first subset of clinical data, wherein the clinical data report lists the different types of clinical data, generally showing ...

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Safety blood collection needle device

Safety blood collection assembly with indicator

A needle assembly is disclosed. The needle assembly includes a housing having a flash chamber, and having a distal end and a proximal end engageable with a specimen collection container. The assembly includes a cannula having a patient end, a non-patient end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a cannula interior. The patient end of the cannula projects at least partially from the distal end of the housing, and the cannula interior is in fluid communication with the flash chamber. The assembly further includes a shield restrainably engaged with a portion of the housing and axially transitionable over the patient cannula from a retracted position in which the patient end is exposed, to an extended position in which the patient end is shielded by at least a portion of the shield, wherein at least a portion of the flash chamber is visible in the retracted position.

Seat belt pretensioner

A seat belt pretensioner mechanism (40) includes a part (36) for attachment to the seat belt (20). A strap (50) is connected to the part (36). A piston (78) and piston rod (58) are movable in a first direction to move the strap (50) and the part (36) to tension the seat belt (20). A pivot connection (59, 62) between the piston rod (58) and the strap (50) causes the strap to move with the piston rod. A cam (70) pivots the strap (50) about the pivot connection (59, 62) and effects movement of the part (36) toward the piston rod (58) as the piston (78) and the piston rod move in the first direction.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Systems and methods for facilitating the acquisition of content

The present invention provides systems and methods for acquiring ring content (e.g., a ring tone or a ring view) for a mobile phone.

Automatic projection type selection in an artificial reality environment

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures.

Corner-identifiying gesture-driven user interface element gating for artificial reality systems

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system includes an image capture device, a head-mounted display (HMD), a gesture detector, a user interface (UI) engine, and a rendering engine. The image capture device captures image data representative of a physical environment. The HMD outputs artificial reality content. The gesture detector identifies, from the image data, a gesture including a configuration of a hand that is substantially stationary for at least a threshold period of time and positioned such that an index finger and a thumb of the hand form approximately a right angle. The UI engine generates a UI element in response to the identified gesture. The rendering engine renders the UI element as an overlay to the artificial reality content.

System and method for heat dissipation

The various implementations described herein include systems, methods and/or devices used to manage heat flow for dissipating heat generated by electronic components in an electronic system (e.g., a memory system that includes closely spaced memory modules). In one embodiment, heat sinks are disposed on front sides of a first module and a second module in the electronic system, and at least one heat sink in the second module is disposed between at least two heat sinks in the first module. In some embodiments, the number of heat sinks and/or a subset of geometric parameters for the locations, sizes and shapes of the heat sinks are configured for the purpose of disturbing and mixing air flow that passes an air gap between the front sides of the first and second modules.

Arrayed data storage architecture with simultaneous command of multiple storage media

A storage system controller (302) includes a plurality of media controllers (301), a local microprocessor (306), and a host interface logic (310), operably coupled by a multi-drop parallel bus. The multi-drop parallel bus includes a control bus (324), a payload data bus (320), a real-time ready-status (data ready) signaling bus (322) and a general microprocessor bus (330). Each media controller has a storage media (311) operably coupled thereto. Each media controller includes a parameter storage (404), a media interface circuit (406), a control data state machine (408), a command sequencer state machine (410), a media-side multi-mode transfer state machine (412), a dual-port memory (402), a memory controller (420), and a host-side transfer state machine (430). The host interface logic and the media controllers are implemented in one or more Field Programmable Gate Arrays. The storage system architecture allows the microprocessor to simultaneously broadcast a command to the media controllers ...

Thermal Cycling Apparatus and Method

A system for holding at least one of sample and reagent for analysis. The system includes a pair of parallel covers, at least one of which is light transmissive, of which pair a light transmissive cover forms a top, and of which pair the other forms a bottom. A frame is disposed between the covers to define, in relation to the covers, an interior volume. The frame and the covers are associated with one another to form a case, the case being substantially tight to liquids. A microfluidic array is disposed in the interior volume. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces, the through-holes containing at least one of sample and reagent. 1. A system for holding at least one of sample and reagent for analysis , the system comprising:a pair of parallel covers, at least one of which is light transmissive, of which pair a light transmissive cover forms a top, and of which pair the other forms a bottom;a frame disposed between the covers to define, in relation to the covers, an interior volume, the frame and the covers associated with one another to form a case, the case being substantially tight to liquids; anda microfluidic array disposed in the interior volume, the array including a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces, the through-holes containing at least one of sample and reagent.2. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising:spacer means for providing space between at least one of the covers and at least a portion of the array.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the spacer means includes a plurality of beads affixed to at least one of (i) the array and (ii) at least one of the covers.4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the spacer means includes an increase in thickness of the array over a defined set of ...

Method and System for Modeling Anomalous Density Zones in Geophysical Exploration

A method for modeling a subsurface anomalous density zone including the steps of forming a density model, computing a response to the density model, inverting the response to arrive at a geometric model of the anomalous density zone, and applying a sharpening function to boundary regions of the geometric model to distinguish between the anomalous density zone and a surrounding region. 1. A method for modeling a subsurface anomalous density zone comprising:i. forming a density model;ii. computing a response to said density model;iii. inverting said response to arrive at a geometric model of the anomalous density zone; and,iv. applying a sharpening function to boundary regions of said geometric model to distinguish between the anomalous density zone and a surrounding region.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said sharpening function comprises an iterative inversion function.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein said iterative inversion function includes one or more weighting functions that are reweighted with each iteration.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein said weighting functions emphasize the density of the anomalous density zone and the density of the surrounding region while suppressing transition densities between the anomalous density zone and the surrounding region.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said sharpening step comprises applying a set of formulae of the form S˜((m−m)+ε); where S is the sharpening function claim 1 , m is a current model claim 1 , mis a target body density claim 1 , and the remaining variables are tuning parameters.6. A method according to claim 5 , wherein said tuning parameters are selected to emphasize the density of the anomalous density zone and the density of the surrounding region claim 5 , while suppressing transition densities between the anomalous density zone and the surrounding region.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the subsurface anomalous density zone is a base of salt and the ...

Methods and apparatus for responding to request for clinical information

A hub-spoke patient information service in which a patient's data can be obtained from a network of independent data sources through a centralized service. The hub of the service stores patient identification information and the spokes store the patient's clinical data. In a preferred embodiment, the spokes are independent sources (e.g. each spoke is generally unrelated to other spokes) and include hospitals, doctor offices, clinics, insurance companies, or other entities that store or track clinical data. Preferably, the data sources use a first authentication to properly identify or authentic the service. Once access is granted, the spoke sources are queried for the patient's data. In response, each data source provides the type of patient data available from the source. The user is shown the types of data available without generally showing the actual data. The user can then select the specific patient data to retrieve from the spoke sources.

Operation-Deterministic Write Operations For Data Recovery And Integrity Checks

Aspects of a storage device including a memory and a controller are provided that allow for storage of tags identifying data types and sequence numbers with data to facilitate data recovery and system integrity checks following a power failure or other system failure event. The controller is configured during a write operation to include a tag in the data identifying the data type as a host write, a recycle write, or another internal write. Following a system failure event, the controller is configured to read the tags to identify the data type in the write. Based on the tags, the controller is configured to properly rebuild or update a logical-to-physical (L2P) table of the storage device to assign correct logical addresses to the most recent data during data recovery, as well as to verify correct logical addresses during system integrity checks.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY COMPILING MULTI-PLATFORM NATIVE APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE DEVICES

A computer readable medium comprises executable instructions to: provide an SDK to a client computer comprising executable instructions for communicating with a build server, receive an HTML/Javascript source application and a configuration file referencing one or more source application files over a computer network from a client computer to the build server, transmit the HTML/Javascript source application and configuration file to multiple compile servers corresponding to each of multiple mobile device platforms, combine the HTML/Javascript source application with a mobile device platform specific framework source code for each mobile device platform on each compile server, compile the HTML/Javascript source application and framework source code on the compile server to output an executable native application for each mobile device platform, and transmit each executable native application from the compile server to the client computer over a computer network.

Safety blood collection assembly with indicator

A needle assembly is disclosed. The needle assembly includes a housing having a flash chamber, and having a distal end and a proximal end engageable with a specimen collection container. The assembly includes a cannula having a patient end, a non-patient end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a cannula interior. The patient end of the cannula projects at least partially from the distal end of the housing, and the cannula interior is in fluid communication with the flash chamber. The assembly further includes a shield restrainably engaged with a portion of the housing and axially transitionable over the patient cannula from a retracted position in which the patient end is exposed, to an extended position in which the patient end is shielded by at least a portion of the shield, wherein at least a portion of the flash chamber is visible in the retracted position.

Safety blood collection assembly with indicator

A blood collection assembly includes a housing and a cannula extending distally from the housing including a patient end, and a cannula shield removably engaged with a portion of the housing. The cannula shield is capable of shielding at least the patient end of the cannula, and includes a safety shield engagement. The assembly includes a pivoting safety shield engaged with a portion of the housing, which is transitionable from a retracted position in which the patient end of the cannula is exposed, to an extended position in which the patient end of the cannula is shielded by at least a portion of the safety shield. The safety shield includes at least one locking tab releasably engageable with the safety shield engagement, wherein the locking tab is fixedly engageable with a portion of the housing in the extended position.

Pole cover kit

A pole cover kit that provides a finished surface for poles of the type found in a basement of a residence or office, where it is desired to provide a finished exterior surface is disclosed. The pole cover kit comprises a pair of substantially elongated covers arcuated throughout their length into a semicircular form that can be fixedly attached to one another to form a cylinder. A plurality of spacer means is placed between the pole and the cylinder formed by the covers along the length of the pole and maintains the cylinder in a fixed position centered around the vertical axis the pole.Paint, wallpaper or veneer can be applied to the covers to match the décor of the basement.

Automated detection of objects in a biological sample

A method, system, and apparatus are provided for automated light microscopic for detection of proteins associated with cell proliferative disorders.

Clinical Data Monitoring

Data is combined from multiple independent data stores, and is then queried using a data correlation engine. Contemplated engines preferably keep track of previously run correlations, and then makes those correlations available to clinicians for their own use. For example, a preferred system might provide a listing of correlations run by other clinicians in a particular medical specialty, or a particular community, whether geographic or otherwise. In another example, a preferred system might provide a listing of correlations sorted by popularity, so that the most frequently accessed correlations appear near the top of the list. In any case a clinician could simply view the list, and check off which correlations he/she would like to have run for his/her practice, or practice community.

Artificial reality systems with personal assistant element for gating user interface elements

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system includes an image capture device, a head-mounted display (HMD), a user interface (UI) engine, and a rendering engine. The image capture device captures image data representative of a physical environment. The HMD outputs artificial reality content, the artificial reality content including an assistant element. The gesture detector identifies, from the image data, a gesture that includes a gripping motion of two or more digits of a hand to form a gripping configuration at a location that corresponds to the assistant element, and subsequent to the gripping motion, a throwing motion of the hand with respect to the assistant element. The UI engine generates a UI element in response to identifying the gesture.

Thermal cycling assay apparatus and method

A system for holding at least one of sample and reagent for analysis. The system includes a pair of parallel covers, at least one of which is light transmissive, of which pair a light transmissive cover forms a top, and of which pair the other forms a bottom. A frame is disposed between the covers to define, in relation to the covers, an interior volume. The frame and the covers are associated with one another to form a case, the case being substantially tight to liquids. A microfluidic array is disposed in the interior volume. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces, the through-holes containing at least one of sample and reagent.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

System and method for managing electronic messages

The electronic message system may be used to control what messages, such as e-mail messages, are accepted and to increase messaging privacy. The electronic message management system has a set of allowed sender addresses. When an electronic message is received, the sender address of the received message is compared to the addresses in the allowed set. If the sender's address is in the set of allowed addresses, the electronic message is allowed to be presented to the user. If the electronic message is not allowed, the electronic message system may check the electronic message for an authorization code or keyword, and if the code or keyword is found, present the electronic message to the user. To facilitate consolidation of message accounts, the electronic message system may be configured to retrieve messages from other message accounts.

Method and apparatus for processing cash payments for electronic and internet transactions

A method of enabling cash payments for e-commerce transactions includes the step of providing a cash acceptance device at a point of presence. Upon depositing cash with the cash acceptance device, the amount of cash received for a selected transaction is communicated to a server geographically distinct from the point of presence. The selected transaction is executed in accordance with whether the amount received is greater than or equal to the amount required for the selected transaction.

Repositioning inaccuracies in an automated imaging system

Systems and techniques for reducing repositioning inaccuracies in imaging systems. Initial image data and positional information is received and cross-correlated with additional image data and positional information. An offset may be determined based on the cross-correlation.

Three-state gesture virtual controls

A hand interaction system can use a three-state model to differentiate between normal hand movements, such as reaching for an object, and hand input gestures. The three-state model can specify a sequence of states including: 1) a neutral state, 2) a tracking state, and 3) an active state. In the neutral state, the hand interaction system monitors for a gesture signaling a transition to the tracking state but does not otherwise interpret a gesture corresponding to the active state as input. Once a gesture causes a transition to the intermediate tracking state, the hand interaction system can recognize a further active state transition gesture, allowing active state interaction. Thus, the monitoring for the intermediate tracking state provides a gating mechanism, making it less likely that the hand interaction system will interpret hand movements as input when not so intended by the user.

Ambra-1 and Loricrin as biomarkers for disease progression in melanoma

The present invention relates inter alia to therapeutic agents for use in the treatment of melanoma, methods of diagnosing an increased risk of metastasis in a subject suffering from melanoma, methods of treating such subjects, diagnostic assays and kits. More particularly, in certain embodiments the invention relates to identifying whether a subject suffering from melanoma has an increased risk of metastasis by determining the expression of Ambra-1 and Loricrin in a tissue sample obtained from the subject.

Method and apparatus for maintaining data density for derived clocking

Some embodiments of the invention implement point-to-point memory channels that virtually eliminate the need for mandatory synchronization cycles for a derived clocking architecture by tracking the number of data transitions on inbound and outbound data lanes to make sure the minimum number of transitions occur. Other embodiments of the invention perform data inversions to increase the likelihood of meeting the minimum data transition density. Still other embodiments are described in the claims.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Buffered memory module with implicit to explicit memory command expansion

Method and apparatus for use with buffered memory modules are included among the embodiments. In exemplary systems, the memory module has a buffer that receives memory commands and data, and then presents those commands and data to physical memory devices through a separate interface. The buffer has the capability to accept an implicit memory command, i.e., a command that does not contain a fully-formed memory device command, but instead instructs the memory module buffer to form one or more fully-formed memory device commands to perform memory operations. Substantial memory channel bandwidth can be saved, for instance, with a command that instructs a memory module to clear a region of memory or copy a region to a second area in memory. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Artificial reality systems with hand gesture-contained content window

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system includes an image capture device configured to capture image data representative of a physical environment, a head-mounted display (HMD) configured to output artificial reality content, a gesture detector configured to identify, from the image data, a gesture comprising a configuration of a hand that is substantially stationary for at least a threshold period of time and positioned such that a thumb of the hand and at least one other finger form approximately a circle or approximately a circular segment, a user interface (UI) engine to generate a UI element in response to the identified gesture, and a rendering engine to render the UI element as an overlay to the artificial reality content.

Selective retreival of biological samples from an integrated repository

A method is disclosed for requesting genomics services from a service provider over the Internet and providing genomics services to a client over the Internet. The client provides biological samples and identifies genome sequences of interest. The service provider obtains the biological samples and genome sequences, provides microarrays containing the identified genome sequences, and applies the biological samples to the microarrays. The client receives the results of the analysis over the Internet. The genomics services provided include genotyping, gene expression, and proteomics. The Client is able over the Internet to obtain the current status of the samples and the experiments and to modify the requested experiments based, for example, on the analysis of previously obtained results.

NAND dropped command detection and recovery

Aspects of a storage device including a memory and a controller are provided which allow for detection of dropped commands based on a die status (ready/busy status) of a command received from a host device. The memory may include dies controlled by chip-enables (CE). After selecting a die using CE, the controller waits between a minimum and maximum time after receiving the command to query the die status, where the minimum time is the time by which the command is expected to begin execution and the maximum time is the shortest time by which the command is expected to complete execution. The controller queries the die status after waiting the time period. If the die status is ready when it should have read busy, the controller detects that the command associated with the data is dropped and requests the host device to reissue the command.

Progressive display of virtual objects

A progressive display system can compute a virtual distance between a user and virtual objects. The virtual distance can be based on: a distance between the user and an object, a viewing angle of the object, and/or a footprint of the object in a field of view. The progressive display system can determine where the virtual distance falls in a sequence of distance ranges that correspond to levels of detail. Using a mapping between content sets for the object and levels of detail that correspond to distance ranges, the progressive display system can select content sets to display in relation to the object. As the user moves, the virtual distance will move across thresholds bounding the distance ranges. This causes the progressive display system to select and display other content sets for the distance range in which the current virtual distance falls.

Artificial reality system having a digit-mapped self-haptic input method

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system captures image data representative of a physical environment and outputs the artificial reality content. The artificial reality system identifies, from the image data, a gesture comprising a motion of a first digit of a hand and a second digit of the hand to form a pinching configuration a particular number of times within a threshold amount of time. The artificial reality system assigns one or more input characters to one or more of a plurality of digits of the hand and processes a selection of a first input character of the one or more input characters assigned to the second digit of the hand in response to the identified gesture.

Virtual interactions at a distance

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures.

Automatic projection type selection in an artificial reality environment

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures.

Projection casting in virtual environments

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures.

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Command optimization through intelligent threshold detection

Aspects of a storage device including a memory and a controller are provided which prevent retransmissions of set features commands with identical read voltage threshold offsets for the same die. When the controller receives a first read command for data stored in the memory, the controller identifies a first parameter to modify a first read threshold, and executes a first set features command for modifying the read threshold based on the first parameter. Subsequently, when the controller receives a second read command from the host device for data stored in the memory, the controller identifies a second parameter to modify a second read threshold, and determines whether the first and second parameters are the same. If the parameters are the same, the controller refrains from executing a second set features command for modifying the second read threshold. Thus, the read latency of the storage device may be reduced.

Assay apparatus and method using microfluidic arrays

A system for holding at least one of sample and reagent for analysis. The system includes a pair of parallel covers, at least one of which is light transmissive, of which pair a light transmissive cover forms a top, and of which pair the other forms a bottom. A frame is disposed between the covers to define, in relation to the covers, an interior volume. The frame and the covers are associated with one another to form a case, the case being substantially tight to liquids. A microfluidic array is disposed in the interior volume. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces, the through-holes containing at least one of sample and reagent.

Artificial reality systems with detachable personal assistant for gating user interface elements

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system includes an image capture device, a head-mounted display (HMD), a user interface (UI) engine, and a rendering engine. The head-mounted display (HMD) outputs artificial reality content, the artificial reality content including a display element that appears superimposed on and attached to an arm. The gesture detector identifies, from the image data, a gesture that includes a gripping motion of a hand with respect to the display element. The UI engine is configured to, in response to the identification of the gesture, (i) update the display element to appear detached from and separate from the arm, and (ii) generate a UI element that appears detached from the arm.

ARTIFICIAL REALITY SYSTEM HAVING A DIGIT-MAPPED SELF-HAPTIC INPUT METHOD

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system captures image data representative of a physical environment and outputs the artificial reality content. The artificial reality system identifies, from the image data, a gesture comprising a motion of a first digit of a hand and a second digit of the hand to form a pinching configuration a particular number of times within a threshold amount of time. The artificial reality system assigns one or more input characters to one or more of a plurality of digits of the hand and processes a selection of a first input character of the one or more input characters assigned to the second digit of the hand in response to the identified gesture. 1. An artificial reality system comprising:an image capture device configured to capture image data representative of a physical environment;a head-mounted display (HMD) configured to output artificial reality content; and a gesture detector configured to identify, from the image data, a gesture comprising a motion of a first digit of a hand and a second digit of the hand to form a pinching configuration a particular number of times within a threshold amount of time; and', assign one or more input characters to one or more of a plurality of digits of the hand, wherein the one or more input characters assigned to the second digit of the hand comprise a distinct set of input characters,', 'map each of the one or more input characters in the distinct set of input characters assigned to the second digit of the hand to a respective selection number, and', 'process a selection of a first input character of the one or more input characters in the distinct set of input characters assigned to the second digit of the hand based on the selection number mapped to the first input character in response ...

BIOMARKERS FOR DISEASE PROGRESSION IN MELANOMA

The present invention relates inter alia to therapeutic agents for use in the treatment of melanoma, methods of diagnosing an increased risk of metastasis in a subject suffering from melanoma, methods of treating such subjects, diagnostic assays and kits. More particularly, in certain embodiments the invention relates to identifying whether a subject suffering from melanoma has an increased risk of metastasis by determining the expression of Ambra-1 and Loricrin in a tissue sample obtained from the subject. 125.-. (canceled)27. A method of determining a treatment regime for a subject suffering from melanoma , the method comprising:a) obtaining a tissue sample from the subject, wherein the tissue sample comprises tissue overlying a primary melanoma;b) determining the expression of Ambra-1 and Loricrin in the tissue sample;c) comparing the expression obtained in (b) with a reference tissue or levels obtained therefrom, and '(ii) if expression of Ambra-1 and Loricrin is decreased or lost, treating the subject with a systemic anti-cancer treatment regime.', 'd) (i) if expression of Ambra-1 and Loricrin is normal or increased, following a normal recognized care pathway, or'}28. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the systemic anti-cancer treatment regime is for preventing claim 27 , inhibiting or delaying metastasis or decreasing the risk of metastasis in the subject.29. The method according to claim 27 , wherein the systemic anti-cancer treatment regime comprises administering a therapeutic agent to the subject.31. The method according to claim 30 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a chemotherapeutic agent.32. The method according to claim 31 , wherein the chemotherapeutic agent is selected from Dacarbazine (DTIC) claim 31 , Temozolomide claim 31 , Nab-paclitaxel claim 31 , Paclitaxel claim 31 , Carmustine (BCNU) claim 31 , Cisplatin claim 31 , Carboplatin claim 31 , Vinblastine claim 31 , interleukin 2 claim 31 , interferon alpha claim 31 , antibodies and B-Raf ...

Аssау аppаrаtus аnd mеthоd using miсrоfluidiс аrrауs

А sуstеm fоr hоlding аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt fоr аnаlуsis. Тhе sуstеm inсludеs а pаir оf pаrаllеl соvеrs, аt lеаst оnе оf whiсh is light trаnsmissivе, оf whiсh pаir а light trаnsmissivе соvеr fоrms а tоp, аnd оf whiсh pаir thе оthеr fоrms а bоttоm. А frаmе is dispоsеd bеtwееn thе соvеrs tо dеfinе, in rеlаtiоn tо thе соvеrs, аn intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе frаmе аnd thе соvеrs аrе аssосiаtеd with оnе аnоthеr tо fоrm а саsе, thе саsе bеing substаntiаllу tight tо liquids. А miсrоfluidiс аrrау is dispоsеd in thе intеriоr vоlumе. Тhе аrrау inсludеs а shееt оf mаtеriаl hаving а pаir оf оppоsеd surfасеs, а thiсknеss, аnd а plurаlitу оf thrоugh-hоlеs running thrоugh thе thiсknеss bеtwееn thе surfасеs, thе thrоugh-hоlеs соntаining аt lеаst оnе оf sаmplе аnd rеаgеnt.

Just-In-Time Post-Processing Computation Capabilities for Encrypted Data

Aspects of a storage device including a memory and an encryption core are provided. The storage device may be configured for providing secure data storage, as well as one or more post-processing operations to be performed with the data. The encryption core, which may be configured to decrypt data, may control execution of one or more post-processing operations using the data. A read command received from a host device may include a tag associated with data identified by the read command. When encrypted data is retrieved from memory according to the read command, the encryption core may decrypt the encrypted data and provide the decrypted data for post-processing based on the tag. A corresponding post-processing operation may return a result when executed using the decrypted data. Rather than raw data identified by the read command, the result may be delivered to the host device in response to the read command.

Global and local mode virtual object interactions

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures.

Battery Pack Control Circuit for Handheld Battery Operated Device

A heat sink for a handheld device is formed as a one piece chassis for supporting heat-producing circuits inside the device while having heat radiating surfaces outside the device. In another embodiment a battery pack control circuit under microprocessor control allows battery packs having different battery chemistries and characteristics to be interchanged in the same device without switches or adapters. Control of operating modes of the device despite changes in the battery pack including battery chemistry, state of charge, available voltage, or desired operating mode are automatic. The microprocessor measures the battery pack characteristics, using look up tables in a suitable program to adjust the circuit operating modes. The microprocessor also responds to sequential switch contact closures in setting operating modes. 1. A battery pack control circuit for a handheld device , comprising:first and second terminals for connecting said circuit to said battery pack;a processor in said circuit connected to a memory and having a plurality of A/D inputs coupled to predetermined nodes in said circuit for detecting at least one battery parameter of said battery pack in said circuit to select a corresponding battery identity; anda program stored in said memory and executable on said processor responsive to said corresponding battery identity to select one of a plurality of battery operating modes of said circuit responsive to said battery parameters;wherein said battery operating modes of said circuit are selected based on detection of said battery parameters corresponding to the type of battery pack connected to said circuit.2. The circuit of claim 1 , wherein said circuit is operable with either of at least two different types of battery pack to automatically control said selected battery operating mode of said circuit.3. The circuit of claim 2 , wherein said different types of battery pack provide different voltage outputs at said first and second terminals of said ...

Thermal cycling apparatus and method

A system for holding at least one of sample and reagent for analysis. The system includes a pair of parallel covers, at least one of which is light transmissive, of which pair a light transmissive cover forms a top, and of which pair the other forms a bottom. A frame is disposed between the covers to define, in relation to the covers, an interior volume. The frame and the covers are associated with one another to form a case, the case being substantially tight to liquids. A microfluidic array is disposed in the interior volume. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces, the through-holes containing at least one of sample and reagent.

RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM ION CELL COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLY

A magnesium battery electrode assembly is described, including a current collector comprising a metal, an overlayer material on the metal and an electrode layer comprising an electrode active material disposed on the current collector. The overlayer material passivates the metal, or inhibits a corrosion reaction that would occur between the metal and an electrolyte in the absence of the overlayer material. 1. A rechargeable magnesium battery electrode assembly , comprising:a corrosion resistant current collector comprising a core having an overlayer of a material selected to inhibit a corrosion reaction that would take place between said core and a magnesium ion electrolyte when said electrolyte is present and said core lacking said overlayer of said material is collecting current; andan electrode layer disposed on said corrosion resistant current collector, said electrode layer comprising an electroactive material capable of reversible electrochemical insertion of a magnesium ion.2. The rechargeable magnesium battery electrode assembly of claim 1 , in combination with:a magnesium ion electrolyte in contact with said rechargeable magnesium battery electrode assembly; andan electrode of opposite polarity to said rechargeable magnesium battery electrode assembly in contact with said magnesium ion electrolyte.3. The rechargeable magnesium battery electrode assembly of claim 1 , wherein said overlayer of said material comprises a material selected from the group of materials consisting of Group 4 elements claim 1 , Group 5 elements claim 1 , Group 6 elements claim 1 , Group 4 carbides claim 1 , Group 5 carbides claim 1 , Group 6 carbides claim 1 , Group 4 nitrides claim 1 , Group 5 nitrides claim 1 , and Group 6 nitrides claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The rechargeable magnesium battery electrode assembly of claim 1 , including a form factor claim 1 , wherein the form factor is one or more form factors selected from the group consisting of sheet claim 1 , film ...

Molecular Sieve Composition From Pre-Formed Extrudates and Process of Use

This disclosure provides a molecular sieve composition having a first and second crystalline molecular sieve, made by the method comprising: (a) providing a reaction mixture comprising at least one source of ions of tetravalent element Y, at least one source of alkali metal hydroxide, water, optionally at least one seed crystal, and optionally at least one source of ions of trivalent element X, the reaction mixture having the following molar composition: 1. A molecular sieve composition having at least one first crystalline molecular sieve and a second crystalline molecular sieve prepared by a method comprising the steps of: [{'br': None, 'sub': '2', 'Y:X=2 to infinity'}, {'br': None, 'sup': '−', 'OH:Y=0.001 to 2'}, {'br': None, 'sup': '+', 'M:Y=0.001 to 2'}, 'wherein M is an alkali metal and the amount of water is at least sufficient to permit extrusion of said reaction mixture, wherein said reaction mixture is substantially free of a crystalline molecular sieve (not including the optional seed crystals);, 'a. providing a reaction mixture comprising at least one source of ions of tetravalent element Y, at least one source of alkali metal hydroxide, water, optionally at least one seed crystal, and optionally at least one source of ions of trivalent element X, said reaction mixture having the following molar compositionb. extruding said reaction mixture to form a pre-formed extrudate of said first crystalline molecular sieve; andc. crystallizing said pre-formed extrudate and said second crystalline molecular sieve in a liquid medium comprising water under liquid phase conditions to form said molecular sieve composition having said first crystalline molecular sieve and said second crystalline molecular sieve;wherein said second crystalline molecular sieve is different from said first crystalline molecular sieve.2. The molecular sieve composition of claim 1 , characterized by said pre-formed extrudate comprising a structure directing agent R.3. The molecular sieve ...

HIGH VOLTAGE RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM BATTERIES HAVING A NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE

A rechargable magnesium battery having an non-aqueous electrolyte is provided. The properties of the electrolyte include high conductivity, high Coulombic efficiency, and an electrochemical window that can exceed 3.5 V vs. Mg/Mg. The use of the electrolyte promotes the electrochemical deposition and dissolution of Mg without the use of any Grignard reagents, other organometallic materials, tetraphenyl borate, or tetrachloroaluminate derived anions. Other Mg-containing electrolyte systems that are expected to be suitable for use in secondary batteries are also described. 1. A rechargeable magnesium battery having a non-aqueous electrolyte solution , comprising: at least one organic solvent; and', {'sub': n+1', '(2*n)', '2, 'at least one electrolytically active, soluble, inorganic Magnesium (Mg) salt complex represented by the formula MgXZin which n is in the range from one-quarter to four, X is a halide, and Z is an inorganic polyatomic monovalent anion.'}], 'an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and said non-aqueous electrolyte solution in contact with the anode electrode and the cathode electrode, said non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprising2. The rechargeable magnesium battery having a non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein Z is a polyatomic monovalent anion selected from the group of polyatomic monovalent anions described in Table I claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The rechargeable magnesium battery having a non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein n is in the range from 0.25 to 4 claim 1 , said halide is chlorine.4. The rechargeable magnesium battery having a non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein n is in the range from 0.25 to 4 claim 1 , said halide is chlorine claim 1 , and Z is N(CFSO).5. The rechargeable magnesium battery having a non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein a Mg molarity is in the range from 0.1 M to 2 M.6. The rechargeable magnesium battery having a non-aqueous electrolyte ...

HIGH VOLTAGE RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM CELLS HAVING A NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE

A electrochemical cell having an non-aqueous electrolyte is provided. The properties of the electrolyte include high conductivity, high Coulombic efficiency, and an electrochemical window that can exceed 3.5 V vs. Mg/Mg. The use of the electrolyte promotes the electrochemical deposition and dissolution of Mg without the use of any Grignard reagents, other organometallic materials, tetraphenyl borate, or tetrachloroaluminate derived anions. Other Mg-containing electrolyte systems that are expected to be suitable for use in secondary batteries are also described. 1. A method of preparing a non-aqueous electrolyte solution for use in an electrochemical cell , comprising the step of reacting a magnesium halide and a magnesium salt of formula MgZ , where Z is a polyatomic monovalent anion , in a solvent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein Z is a polyatomic monovalent anion selected from the group of polyatomic monovalent anions described in Table I claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said magnesium halide is magnesium chloride claim 1 , said magnesium salt is Mg[N(CFSO)] claim 1 , and said solvent is THF claim 1 , DME claim 1 , ethyl diglyme claim 1 , butyl diglyme claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a magnesium halide:MgZratio is in the range from 4:1 to 1:4.5. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein a magnesium halide:MgZratio is in any proportion between 4:1 and 1:1.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of conditioning said non-aqueous electrolyte solution by electrochemical polarization.7. An electrochemical cell claim 1 , comprising: at least one organic solvent; and', {'sub': n+1', '(2*n)', '2, 'at least one electrolytically active, soluble, inorganic Magnesium (Mg) salt complex represented by the formula MgXZin which n is in the range from one-quarter to four, X is a halide, and Z is an inorganic polyatomic monovalent anion;'}], 'a non-aqueous electrolyte solution ...

LAYERED MATERIALS WITH IMPROVED MAGNESIUM INTERCALATION FOR RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM ION CELLS

Electrochemical devices which incorporate cathode materials that include layered crystalline compounds for which a structural modification has been achieved which increases the diffusion rate of multi-valent ions into and out of the cathode materials. Examples in which the layer spacing of the layered electrode materials is modified to have a specific spacing range such that the spacing is optimal for diffusion of magnesium ions are presented. An electrochemical cell comprised of a positive intercalation electrode, a negative metal electrode, and a separator impregnated with a nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing multi-valent ions and arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode active material is described. 1. A multi-valent ion battery , comprising:an anode configured to accept and release a multi-valent positive ion, said anode having at least one electrical connection on an external surface of said energy-storage apparatus, and having at least one anode surface within said energy-storage apparatus;a cathode containing a layered compound comprising a first plurality of layers of inorganic material separated by a second plurality of units of an organic species situated on intervening planes, said cathode having at least one electrical connection on an external surface of said energy-storage apparatus and having at least one cathode surface within said energy-storage apparatus, andan electrolyte bearing said multi-valent positive ion in contact with said at least one anode surface and said at least one cathode surface.2. The energy-storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said multi-valent positive ion is a Mg ion.3. The energy-storage apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said electrolyte is a magnesium-bearing electrolyte comprising a magnesium salt and an onium ion.4. The energy-storage apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said cathode comprising a layered compound comprises a compound having the chemical formula MgMX claim 2 , wherein M is a metal ...

LAYERED MATERIALS WITH IMPROVED MAGNESIUM INTERCALATION FOR RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM ION CELLS

Electrochemical devices which incorporate cathode materials that include layered crystalline compounds for which a structural modification has been achieved which increases the diffusion rate of multi-valent ions into and out of the cathode materials. Examples in which the layer spacing of the layered electrode materials is modified to have a specific spacing range such that the spacing is optimal for diffusion of magnesium ions are presented. An electrochemical cell comprised of a positive intercalation electrode, a negative metal electrode, and a separator impregnated with a nonaqeuous electrolyte solution containing multi-valent ions and arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode active material is described. 1. A multivalent-ion battery containing an electrode produced by a method comprising the steps of:forming an inorganic material having a layered structure; andexposing said inorganic material to an organic chemistry so that an organic substance becomes inserted into said layered structure of said inorganic material, said organic substance causing a modification of said layered structure of said inorganic material so as to allow efficient intercalation of a multivalent ionic species.2. The multivalent-ion battery of claim 1 , wherein said multivalent ion is magnesium.3. The multivalent-ion battery of claim 1 , wherein said organic substance is an organic molecule.4. The multivalent-ion battery of claim 1 , wherein said organic substance is an onium ion.5. The multivalent-ion battery of claim 4 , wherein said onium ion is a tetra-alkyl-ammonium ion.6. The multivalent-ion battery of claim 4 , wherein said onium ion is a tetra-alkyl-phosphonium ion.7. The multivalent-ion battery of claim 4 , wherein said onium ion is di-alkyl-pyrrolidinium ion.8. The multivalent-ion battery of claim 4 , wherein said onium ion is di-alkyl-imidazolium ion.9. The multivalent-ion battery of claim 4 , wherein said onium ion is di-alkyl-piperidinium ion.10. The ...

Process for Producing Molecular Sieve Materials

In a process for producing a molecular sieve material, water, at least one source of an oxide of a tetravalent and/or a trivalent element and at least one structure directing agent is mixed in a reactor equipped with a mixer having a Froude number of at least 1, to produce a molecular sieve synthesis mixture having a solids content of at least about 20 wt %. The molecular sieve synthesis mixture is heated in the reactor while agitating the mixture with said mixer to form crystals of said molecular sieve material and the molecular sieve crystals are subsequently recovered from the reactor. 1. A process for producing a molecular sieve material , said process comprising the steps of:(a) mixing water, at least one source of an oxide of a tetravalent element, and optionally a trivalent element, and at least one structure directing agent in a reactor equipped with a mixer having a Froude number of at least 1, to produce a molecular sieve synthesis mixture having a solids content of at least 20 wt %;(b) heating the molecular sieve synthesis mixture in the reactor while agitating the mixture with said mixer to form crystals of said molecular sieve material; and then(c) recovering the molecular sieve crystals from the reactor.2. The process of and further comprising the step of:(d) prior to step (c), removing water from the mixture in the reactor while agitating the mixture with the mixer so as to decrease the water content of the mixture inside the reactor by at least 5 wt % and produce a partially dried mixture.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein said removing step (d) is conducted after formation of the crystals of said molecular sieve material.4. The process of claim 2 , wherein said removing step (d) is conducted by applying heat to said molecular sieve synthesis mixture.5. The process of claim 2 , wherein said removing step (d) is conducted by reducing the pressure in said reactor.6. The process of and further comprising the step of:(e) mixing said partially dried ...

Synthesis and Use of M41S Family Molecular Sieves

A process is described for producing an M41S family molecular sieve. The process comprises preparing a synthesis mixture capable of forming said molecular sieve in a reactor, which is equipped with a mixer having a Froude number of at least 1, said synthesis mixture having a solids content of at least 20 wt %. The synthesis mixture is heated in the reactor while agitating the mixture with said mixer to form a product mixture comprising water and crystals of said molecular sieve material. Thereafter at least part of the water is removed from the product mixture in the reactor so as to decrease the water content of the product mixture inside the reactor by at least 5 wt %. 1. A process for producing a molecular sieve material having an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least one peak at a position greater than about 18 Angstrom Units d-spacing with a relative intensity of 100 , and a benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene per 100 grams anhydrous crystal at 50 torr and 25° C. , said process comprising the steps of:{'sub': 1', '2', '3', '4', '1', '2', '3', '4', '1', '2', '3', '4, 'sup': '+', '(a) preparing a synthesis mixture capable of forming said molecular sieve material by combining in a reactor equipped with a mixer having a Froude number of at least 1, at least water, a source of at least one oxide selected from the group consisting of divalent element W, trivalent element X, tetravalent element Y and pentavalent element Z, a source of an alkali or alkaline earth metal M, and an organic directing agent (R) having the formula RRRRQ, wherein Q is nitrogen or phosphorus and wherein at least one of R, R, Rand Ris selected from the group consisting of aryl of from 6 to about 36 carbon atoms, alkyl of from 6 to about 36 carbon atoms and combinations thereof and the remainder of R, R, Rand Ris selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 5 carbon atoms and combinations thereof, said synthesis mixture having a solids ...

NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE FOR HIGH VOLTAGE RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM BATTERIES

An electrolyte for use in electrochemical cells is provided. The properties of the electrolyte include high conductivity, high Coulombic efficiency, and an electrochemical window that can exceed 3.5 V vs. Mg/Mg. The use of the electrolyte promotes the electrochemical deposition and dissolution of Mg without the use of any Grignard reagents, other organometallic materials, tetraphenyl borate, or tetrachloroaluminate derived anions. Other Mg-containing electrolyte systems that are expected to be suitable for use in secondary batteries are also described. 1. A non-aqueous electrolyte solution for use in an electrochemical cell , comprising:at least one organic solvent; and{'sub': n+1', '(2*n)', '2, 'at least one electrolytically active, soluble, inorganic Magnesium (Mg) salt complex represented by the formula MgXZin which n is in the range from one-quarter to four, X is a halide, and Z is an inorganic polyatomic monovalent anion.'}2. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein Z is a polyatomic monovalent anion selected from the group of polyatomic monovalent anions described in Table I claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein n is in the range from 0.25 to 4 claim 1 , said halide is chlorine.4. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein n is in the range from 0.25 to 4 claim 1 , said halide is chlorine claim 1 , and Z is N(CFSO).5. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , a Mg molarity is in the range from 0.1 M to 2 M.6. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein a solution conductivity is greater than 1 mS/cm at 25 degrees Celsius.7. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , a solution Coulombic efficiency is greater than 98% at 25 degrees Celsius.8. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein said at least one organic solvent is a solvent selected from the group consisting of an ether claim 1 , an organic carbonate claim 1 , a lactone claim ...

Clinical Guidelines Engine

A medical guideline integration engine is presented. The engine imports medical guideline information from disparate sources based on various guideline standards into a knowledge base. The knowledge base houses the information in a database. Upon request, the engine retrieves the information from the knowledge base and converts the information into a desired guideline format.

SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY SYSTEM

In some embodiments, a system may include an inner wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The system may include a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force. The system may include a positioning system which allows positioning at least one of the plurality of engines on the inner wearable system such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one treatment area of the subject. The oscillation force may mobilize, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the treatment area. The system may include an outer harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The outer wearable harness, when activated, adjusts the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area. 1. A system , comprising:an inner wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject;a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force to at least one treatment area of the subject, wherein at least one of the plurality of engines is releasably couplable to the inner wearable harness such that the at least one of the plurality of engines is selectively positionable relative to the subject using a positioning system, wherein the positioning system allows positioning the at least one of the plurality of engines such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one of the treatment areas of the subject, wherein the oscillation force mobilizes, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject at least adjacent the treatment area, and wherein the inner wearable harness comprises fastening systems which couple, during use, the wearable system to the subject, and wherein as the fastening systems are activated the fit of the wearable harness is adjusted to the subject;an outer wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject, wherein a portion of the outer wearable harness is coupled to the inner ...

KIT FOR CLEARING A BIOLOGICAL AIRWAY INCLUDING A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY

In some embodiments, a kit may include systems allowing for clearing a biological airway. The kit may include an inner wearable system worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The kit may include a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force to at least one treatment area of the subject. At least one of the plurality of engines may be releasably couplable to the inner wearable system. The oscillation force may be applied to at least one of the treatment areas of the subject such that the oscillation force mobilizes, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject at least adjacent the treatment area. The kit may include an outer wearable system worn, during use, on a torso of a subject which when activated, adjusts the oscillation force. The kit may include one or more batteries and/or a control unit. 1. A kit for clearing a biological airway , comprising:an inner wearable system worn, during use, on a torso of a subject;a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force to at least one treatment area of the subject, wherein at least one of the plurality of engines is selectively positionable relative to the subject using a positioning system, wherein the positioning system allows positioning the at least one of the plurality of engines such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one of the treatment areas of the subject, and wherein the oscillation force mobilizes, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject at least adjacent the treatment area;an outer wearable system worn, during use, on a torso of a subject, wherein the outer wearable system, when activated, adjusts the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area, wherein at least one of the plurality of engines is releasably couplable to the inner wearable system or the outer wearable system; anda control unit which activates, during use, the ...

MULTI-ELECTRODE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A multi-electrode device that includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a gate electrode situated between the anode and cathode, and having an electrolyte. The multi-electrode device can be a secondary (rechargeable) electrochemical cell. The gate electrode is permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of the anode and cathode. The gate electrode has a resistance that is lower than that of a conductive non-uniform morphological feature that could be grown on the anode. The gate electrode provides the ability to avoid, recognize, and remove the presence of such non-uniform morphological features, and provides an electrical electrode that can be used to remove such non-uniform morphological features. 1. A device comprising:a cathode electrode having a cathode electrical terminal, said cathode electrode in electrochemical communication with an electrolyte;an anode electrode having a anode electrical terminal, said anode electrode in electrochemical communication with said electrolyte;at least one gate electrode having a gate electrode electrical terminal, said at least one gate electrode in electrochemical communication with said electrolyte and permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of said anode electrode and said cathode electrode, said at least one gate electrode situated between said cathode electrode and said anode electrode;a circuit configured to measure an operating parameter of the device and to determine when a cell health event occurs; anda circuit configured to respond to said cell health event.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said circuit configured to measure an operating parameter of the device and to determine when a cell health event occurs is configured to measure a current that flows between said at least one gate electrode and at least one of said anode electrode and said cathode electrode claim 1 , and to determine that a cell health event occurs when said ...

NAND Dropped Command Detection and Recovery

Aspects of a storage device including a memory and a controller are provided which allow for detection of dropped commands based on a die status (ready/busy status) of a command received from a host device. The memory may include dies controlled by chip-enables (CE). After selecting a die using CE, the controller waits between a minimum and maximum time after receiving the command to query the die status, where the minimum time is the time by which the command is expected to begin execution and the maximum time is the shortest time by which the command is expected to complete execution. The controller queries the die status after waiting the time period. If the die status is ready when it should have read busy, the controller detects that the command associated with the data is dropped and requests the host device to reissue the command. 1. A storage device , comprising:a memory; and perform a die status query with the memory for a host command at a time after a first time at which the host command is expected to begin execution and prior to a second time at which the host command is expected to complete execution; and', 'detect whether the host command is dropped based on the die status query., 'a controller coupled to the memory and configured to2. The storage device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:receive, from a host device, the host command, the host command indicating a request to perform a storage device operation with the memory; andwait a time period after receiving the host command to perform the die status query, wherein the time period is bounded by the first time and the second time.3. The storage device of claim 2 , wherein the first time corresponds to a minimum time by which the die status query is to be valid and the second time corresponds to a maximum time by which the host command is to complete execution with the memory.4. The storage device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:receive a busy ...

VALIDATING SIGN-OUT IMPLEMENTATION FOR IDENTITY FEDERATION

Disclosed are various embodiments for validating that relying parties of a federated identity provider have correctly implemented sign-out functionality. In one approach, a network page is received from a network site that is operated by a relying party of a federated identity provider. It is then determined whether the network page includes code that properly implements a sign-out from the federated identity provider. An action is initiated in response to determining that the network page does not include code that properly implements the sign-out from the federated identity provider. 1. A system , comprising:at least one computing device; and receive a network page from a network site, wherein the network site is operated by a relying party of a federated identity provider;', 'analyze the network page to determine whether the network page includes code that properly implements a sign-out from the federated identity provider; and', 'initiate an action in response to determining that the network page does not include code that properly implements the sign-out from the federated identity provider., 'at least one application executable in the at least one computing device, wherein when executed the at least one application causes the at least one computing device to at least2. The system of claim 1 , wherein when executed the at least one application is configured to cause the at least one computing device to at least crawl the network site to determine a uniform resource locator of the network page.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein when executed the at least one application is configured to cause the at least one computing device to at least determine a uniform resource locator of the network page based at least in part on a referring uniform resource locator received by the federated identity provider during a sign-in.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein when executed the at least one application is configured to cause the at least one computing device to at least ...

LAYERED MATERIALS WITH IMPROVED MAGNESIUM INTERCALATION FOR RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM ION CELLS

Electrochemical devices which incorporate cathode materials that include layered crystalline compounds for which a structural modification has been achieved which increases the diffusion rate of multi-valent ions into and out of the cathode materials. Examples in which the layer spacing of the layered electrode materials is modified to have a specific spacing range such that the spacing is optimal for diffusion of magnesium ions are presented. An electrochemical cell comprised of a positive intercalation electrode, a negative metal electrode, and a separator impregnated with a nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing multi-valent ions and arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode active material is described. 1. An energy-storage apparatus , comprising:an anode configured to accept Mg ions from an electrolyte and to release Mg-ions to said electrolyte, said anode having at least one anode electrical connection on an external surface of said energy-storage apparatus, and having at least one anode surface within said energy-storage apparatus;a cathode comprising a layered crystalline compound comprising a transition metal, wherein an interlayer metal-metal distance in said layered crystalline compound is 4.8 Angstrom or more, said layered crystalline compound having at least one cathode electrical connection on an external surface of said energy-storage apparatus and having at least one cathode surface within said energy-storage apparatus; andsaid electrolyte comprising a magnesium-bearing electrolyte in contact with said at least one anode surface within said energy-storage apparatus, and in contact with said at least one cathode surface within said energy-storage apparatus.2. The energy-storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said cathode comprising a layered crystalline compound comprises a compound having the chemical formula MgMX claim 1 , wherein M is a metal cation or a mixture of metal cations claim 1 , X is an anion or mixture of ...

Electrochemical cell with getter and method of forming same

An electrochemical cell including a getter material, a battery including the electrochemical cell, and methods of forming the electrochemical cell and battery are disclosed.

Getter for use with electrochemical cells, devices including the getter, and method of forming same

An electrochemical cell including a getter material, a battery including the electrochemical cell, and methods of forming the electrochemical cell and battery are disclosed.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE REUSE OF A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY

In some embodiments, a method may include inhibiting contamination of a medical device. The method may include positioning a first shield on a torso of a subject. The first shield may inhibit transmission of solid and fluid contaminants. The method may include positioning a wearable harness of a medical device on a torso of a first subject. The method may include positioning a second shield on a torso of a subject such that the wearable harness is positioned between the first shield and the second shield. The second shield may inhibit transmission of solid and fluid contaminants. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of a plurality of engines coupled to the wearable harness. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent to the treatment areas. 1. A method of inhibiting contamination of a medical device , comprising:positioning a first shield on a torso of a subject;inhibiting transmission of contaminants through the first shield;positioning a wearable harness of a medical device on a torso of a first subject, wherein the wearable harness comprises a plurality of the engines coupled to the wearable harness;positioning a second shield on a torso of a subject such that the wearable harness is positioned between the first shield and the second shield;inhibiting transmission of contaminants through the second shield;applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines; andmobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent to the treatment areas.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring use of the medical device by the subject using a controller associated with the medical device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein contaminants comprises solid and/or fluid contaminants.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein contaminants ...

ADDITIVE CONTAINING ELECTROLYTES FOR HIGH ENERGY RECHARGEABLE METAL ANODE BATTERIES

Electrolytes for use in commercially viable, rechargeable lithium metal batteries are described. The electrolytes contain one or more lithium salts, one or more organic solvents, and one or more additives. The electrolytes allow for reversible deposition and dissolution of lithium metal. Specific additives or additive combinations dramatically improved cycle life, decrease cell swelling, and/or lower cell impedance. 1. A rechargeable electrochemical cell comprising:a negative electrode comprising in direct physical contact with said non-aqueous fluid electrolyte;a positive electrode in direct physical contact with said non-aqueous fluid electrolyte;an electronically insulating separator configured to separate said negative electrode and said positive electrode; and at least one organic solvent;', 'at least one salt comprising at least two of the following elements:', 'boron, fluorine, carbon, nitrogen, or oxygen; and, 'a non-aqueous electrolyte wherein lithium ions are the primary charge carrier comprisingat least one additive from the following: pyrrolidones, sulfonimides, carbodimides, sulfonylfluorides, nitriles, isocyanates, fluoroacetates, silanes, triflate, halides, or organo-borates.2. The rechargeable electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein at least one electrolytically active lithium salt is selected from the group of salts consisting of lithium bis(perfluoroalkylsulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium dicyanamide claim 1 , lithium tricyanomethide claim 1 , lithium tetracyanoborate claim 1 , lithium bis(oxalato)borate claim 1 , lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate claim 1 , lithium difluoro(malonato)borate claim 1 , lithium tetrafluoroborate claim 1 , lithium bis(benzenesulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium triflate claim 1 , lithium bis(perfluoropinacolato)borate claim 1 , lithium bis(salicylato)borate claim 1 , lithium ...

ADDITIVE CONTAINING ELECTROLYTES FOR HIGH ENERGY RECHARGEABLE METAL ANODE BATTERIES

Electrolytes for use in commercially viable, rechargeable lithium metal batteries are described. The electrolytes contain one or more lithium salts, one or more organic solvents, and one or more additives. The electrolytes allow for reversible deposition and dissolution of lithium metal. Specific additives or additive combinations dramatically improved cycle life, decrease cell swelling, and/or lower cell impedance. 1. A rechargeable electrochemical cell having a non-aqueous fluid electrolyte solution , comprising:a negative electrode comprising lithium metal in part in direct physical contact with said non-aqueous fluid electrolyte;a positive electrode in direct physical contact with said non-aqueous fluid electrolyte;an electronically insulating separator configured to separate said negative electrode and said positive electrode; at least one organic solvent;', {'sub': 6', '6', '4, 'at least one electrolytically active, soluble, lithium (Li) salt other than LiPFor LiAsFor LiClO; and'}, 'at least one additive from the following: pyrrolidones, sulfonimides, carbodimides, sulfonylfluorides, nitriles, isocyanates, fluoroacetates, silanes, triflate, halides, or organo-borates., 'said non-aqueous fluid electrolyte comprising2. The rechargeable electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein at least one electrolytically active lithium salt is selected from the group of salts consisting of lithium bis(perfluoroalkylsulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium dicyanamide claim 1 , lithium tricyanomethide claim 1 , lithium tetracyanoborate claim 1 , lithium bis(oxalato)borate claim 1 , lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate claim 1 , lithium difluoro(malonato)borate claim 1 , lithium tetrafluoroborate claim 1 , lithium bis(benzenesulfonyl)imide claim 1 , lithium triflate claim 1 , lithium bis(perfluoropinacolato)borate claim 1 , lithium bis(salicylato) ...

ARTICLES COMPRISING ISOSORBIDE AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE

The invention is generally directed to sports bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials containing isosorbide having glass transition temperatures ranging from 90° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to water at high tempeatures and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3× and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material. 129.-. (canceled)30. A molded article comprising a polymeric material ,wherein the polymeric material comprises at least one polyester, which comprises i) 70 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues;', 'ii) 0 to 30 mole % of aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and', 'iii) 0 to 10 mole % of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 16 carbon atoms; and, '(a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising i) 5 to 35 mole % of isosorbide residues;', 'ii) 40 to 65 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues,', 'iii) 20 to 40 mole % of ethylene glycol residues;, '(b) a glycol component comprisingwherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole %;wherein the inherent viscosity of the polyester is from 0.45 to 1.0 dL/g as determined in 60/40 (wt/wt) phenol/tetrachloroethane at a concentration of 0.5 g/100 ml at 25° C.; andwherein the polyester has a Tg in the range from 90° C. to 130° C.31. The article according to claim 30 , wherein the glycol component comprises 10 to 35 mole % of isosorbide residues.32. The article according to claim 31 , wherein the glycol component comprises 10 to 30 mole % of isosorbide residues.33. The article according to claim 32 , wherein the glycol component comprises 20 to 30 mole % of isosorbide residues.34. The article according to claim 30 , wherein the glycol component comprises 45 to 65 mole % of 1 claim 30 , ...

METHOD OF CLEARING A BIOLOGICAL AIRWAY USING A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY

In some embodiments, a method may include clearing a biological airway. The method may include positioning an inner wearable harness on a torso of a subject. The method may include selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area. At least one of the plurality of engines may be releasably couplable to the inner wearable harness. The method may include positioning an outer wearable harness on a torso of a subject. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines. The method may include adjusting the applied oscillation force to the treatment area by activating the outer wearable harness. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the at least one treatment area. 1. A method of clearing a biological airway , comprising:positioning a first wearable harness on a torso of a subject;positioning a second wearable harness on a torso of a subject over at least a portion of an outer surface of the first wearable harness;selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area, wherein at least one of the plurality of engines is releasably couplable to the first wearable harness or the second wearable harness such that the at least one of the plurality of engines is positionable relative to the subject using a positioning system;applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines;adjusting the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area by activating the second wearable harness; andmobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the at least one treatment area.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the oscillation force comprises ...

Biological Fluid Collection Device

A biological fluid collection device that allows a blood sample to be collected anaerobically is disclosed. 1. A biological fluid collection device , comprising:a housing having a superior surface and an inferior surface, wherein a portion of the superior surface defines a cavity having a cavity superior surface;a film engageable with the housing, the film having a film inferior surface and a film superior surface, the film transitionable between an initial position in which the film inferior surface is in contact with the cavity superior surface and a fill position in which the film inferior surface is spaced from the cavity superior surface forming a chamber between the film and the housing; andan actuator disposed at least partially within the housing and in communication with the film and the housing, the actuator transitionable between an original position and a depressed position,wherein after actuation of the actuator to the depressed position, as the actuator returns to the original position, the actuator applies a vacuum to the film superior surface.2. The biological fluid collection device of claim 1 , further comprising a second film that seals the inferior surface of the housing.3. The biological fluid collection device of claim 1 , wherein the actuator includes a vent hole.4. The biological fluid collection device of claim 1 , wherein the biological fluid collection device is for anaerobic blood collection of a blood sample.5. A biological fluid collection device claim 1 , comprising:a housing having a superior surface, an inferior surface, an inlet, and an outlet, wherein a portion of the superior surface of the housing defines a cavity having a cavity superior surface, and wherein a portion of the inferior surface of the housing defines a sacrificial flow channel;a venting plug disposed within a portion of the sacrificial flow channel;a film engageable with the housing, the film having a film inferior surface and a film superior surface, the film ...

PROJECTION CASTING IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures. 1. A method for interacting with objects in an artificial reality environment , the method comprising:tracking a portion of a hand of a user and setting a control point based on the tracked portion of the hand of the user;tracking a first point on a body of the user, that is not on the user's hand or forearm, and setting an origin point based on the tracked first point on the body of the user; (1) a direction associated with a tracked user gaze;', '(2) a measurement of an angle, in relation to a specified plane, of the line that passes through the control point and the origin point; or', '(3) a location of target objects in relation to the origin point;, 'identifying one or more origin transition factors by identifyingdetermining, based on the one or more transition factors, that the origin point should move to a tracked second point on the body of the user;moving the origin point from the first point on the body of the user to the second point on the body of the user;determining a projection orientation centered on a line that passes through the control point and the origin point;casting a ray projection from the control point, outward ...

AUTOMATIC PROJECTION TYPE SELECTION IN AN ARTIFICIAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for selecting multiple objects in an artificial reality environment , the method comprising:determining a control point and casting direction based on one or more tracked positions of one or more body parts of a user;identifying an interaction plane of a user's gaze;computing a distance between the user and the interaction plane;selecting a type of the projection based on the computed distance;generating a projection, of the selected type, that begins at the control point and that extends along the casting direction;identifying multiple objects that at least partially intersect with at least part of the projection, either simultaneously or at different times; andselecting the multiple objects.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the type of the projection is equivalent to a cylinder type claim 21 , specifying that the projection includes a cylinder that extends claim 21 , beginning at the control point claim 21 , outward from the user and is centered on the casting direction.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the type of the projection is equivalent to a line-and-sphere type claim 21 , specifying that the ...

System and Method for Heat Dissipation

The various implementations described herein include systems, methods and/or devices used to manage heat flow for dissipating heat generated by electronic components in an electronic system (e.g., a memory system that includes closely spaced memory modules). In one embodiment, heat sinks are disposed on front sides of a first module and a second module in the electronic system, and at least one heat sink in the second module is disposed between at least two heat sinks in the first module. In some embodiments, the number of heat sinks and/or a subset of geometric parameters for the locations, sizes and shapes of the heat sinks are configured for the purpose of disturbing and mixing air flow that passes an air gap between the front sides of the first and second modules. 1. An electronic system , comprising: at least one first-module electronic component;', 'at least two first-module heat sinks thermally coupled to the at least one first-module electronic component, wherein there is a gap between the at least two first-module heat sinks;, 'a first module comprising at least one second-module electronic component; and', 'at least one second-module heat sink thermally coupled to the at least one second-module electronic component,, 'a second module comprisingwherein the first and second modules are distant from each other by a predetermined distance such that the second-module heat sink is disposed in the gap between the at least two first-module heat sinks.2. The electronic system of claim 1 , wherein the first module is a first memory module comprising a first-module substrate claim 1 , and the at least one first-module electronic component is a memory integrated circuit coupled on the first-module substrate claim 1 , andwherein the second module is a second memory module comprising a second-module substrate, and the at least one second-module electronic component is a memory integrated circuit coupled on the second-module substrate.3. The electronic system of claim 1 ...

Self-contained portable positionable oscillating motor array including disposable and/or recyclable portions

In some embodiments, a system and/or method may include an inner wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject which includes a flexible vest. The system may include a plurality of engines, each of which are contained in a flexible container, which when activated apply an oscillation force. The system may include a positioning system which allows positioning the flexible container such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one treatment area of the subject. The oscillation force may mobilize, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the treatment area. The system may include an outer harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The outer wearable harness, when activated, adjusts the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area by providing a compressive force.

SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY INCLUDING AN OUTER HARNESS PROVIDING A COMPRESSIVE FORCE

In some embodiments, a system may include a first wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The system may include a second wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject on an outer surface of the first wearable harness. The system may include a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force to at least one treatment area. At least one of the plurality of engines may be releasably couplable to the first wearable harness using a positioning system such that the oscillation force is applied to the treatment areas. The oscillation force may mobilize, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject at least adjacent the treatment area. The second wearable harness, when activated, may provide a compressive force to at least some of the activated plurality of engines positioned above the treatment area. 179.-. (canceled)80. A method of clearing a biological airway , comprising:positioning an inner wearable harness on a torso of a subject;selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area, wherein at least one of the plurality of engines is releasably couplable to the inner wearable harness such that the at least one of the plurality of engines is positionable relative to the subject using a positioning system;positioning an outer wearable harness on a torso of a subject;applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines;providing a compressive force to at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area by activating the outer wearable harness; andmobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the first and/or second zone.81. The method of claim 80 , further comprising assessing treatment areas of the subject's chest for selective placement of at least some of the plurality of the engines claim 80 , such that ...

SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY SYSTEM

In some embodiments, a system may include an inner wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The system may include a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force. The system may include a positioning system which allows positioning at least one of the plurality of engines on the inner wearable system such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one treatment area of the subject. The oscillation force may mobilize, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the treatment area. The system may include an outer harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The outer wearable harness, when activated, adjusts the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area. 1. A system , comprising:an inner wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject;a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force to at least one treatment area of the subject, wherein at least one of the plurality of engines is releasably couplable to the inner wearable harness such that the at least one of the plurality of engines is selectively positionable relative to the subject using a positioning system, wherein the positioning system allows positioning the at least one of the plurality of engines such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one of the treatment areas of the subject, and wherein the oscillation force mobilizes, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject at least adjacent the treatment area; andan outer wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject, wherein the outer wearable harness, when activated, adjusts the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein adjusts the oscillation force comprises providing a compressive force by the outer wearable harness onto ...

KIT FOR CLEARING A BIOLOGICAL AIRWAY INCLUDING A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY

In some embodiments, a kit may include systems allowing for clearing a biological airway. The kit may include an inner wearable system worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The kit may include a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force to at least one treatment area of the subject. At least one of the plurality of engines may be releasably couplable to the inner wearable system. The oscillation force may be applied to at least one of the treatment areas of the subject such that the oscillation force mobilizes, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject at least adjacent the treatment area. The kit may include an outer wearable system worn, during use, on a torso of a subject which when activated, adjusts the oscillation force. The kit may include one or more batteries and/or a control unit. 1116.-. (canceled)117. A kit for clearing a biological airway , comprising:an inner wearable system worn, during use, on a torso of a subject;a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force to at least one treatment area of the subject, wherein at least one of the plurality of engines is releasably couplable to the inner wearable system such that the at least one of the plurality of engines is selectively positionable relative to the subject using a positioning system, wherein the positioning system allows positioning the at least one of the plurality of engines such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one of the treatment areas of the subject, and wherein the oscillation force mobilizes, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject at least adjacent the treatment area;an outer wearable system worn, during use, on a torso of a subject, wherein the outer wearable system, when activated, adjusts the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area;one or more batteries coupled to the inner or outer wearable ...

FLEXIBLE VEST INCLUDING A POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY

In some embodiments, a system may include an inner wearable harness including a flexible vest. The system may include at least one engine which when activated apply an oscillation force. The at least one engine is positioned after the vest has been positioned on the subject on different areas of the inner wearable harness to allow selective placement of engines on and/or adjacent areas of the subject's chest such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one treatment area. The oscillation force may mobilize, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the treatment area. The system may include a flexible and elastic outer harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject which when activated provides a compressive force to adjust the oscillation force applied by at least some of the at least one engine to the treatment area. 1136.-. (canceled)137. A system , comprising:an inner wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject, wherein the inner wearable harness is a flexible vest comprising an opening for a head of the subject, and openings for arms of the subject;at least one engine which when activated apply an oscillation force to at least one treatment area of the subject, wherein the at least one engine is releasably couplable to the inner wearable harness such that the at least one engine is selectively positionable relative to the subject using a positioning system, wherein the positioning system allows positioning the at least one engine such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one of the treatment areas of the subject, wherein the oscillation force mobilizes, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject at least adjacent the treatment area, and wherein the at least one engine is positioned after the vest has been positioned on the subject on different areas of the inner wearable harness to allow selective placement of engines on and/or adjacent areas of ...

METHOD OF CLEARING A BIOLOGICAL AIRWAY USING A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY

In some embodiments, a method may include clearing a biological airway. The method may include positioning an inner wearable harness on a torso of a subject. The method may include selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area. At least one of the plurality of engines may be releasably couplable to the inner wearable harness. The method may include positioning an outer wearable harness on a torso of a subject. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines. The method may include adjusting the applied oscillation force to the treatment area by activating the outer wearable harness. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the at least one treatment area. 141-. (canceled)42. A method of clearing a biological airway , comprising:positioning a first wearable harness on a torso of a subject;positioning a second wearable harness on a torso of a subject over at least a portion of an outer surface of the first wearable harness;selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area, wherein at least one of the plurality of engines is releasably couplable to the first wearable harness or the second wearable harness such that the at least one of the plurality of engines is positionable relative to the subject using a positioning system;applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines;adjusting the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area by activating the second wearable harness; andmobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the at least one treatment area.43. The method of claim 42 , wherein adjusting the oscillation ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A SUBJECT'S EFFECTIVE USE OF A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY

In some embodiments, a method may include monitoring use of a medical device. The method may include positioning a wearable harness of a medical device on a subject. The method may include selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent to at least one treatment area. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the engines. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent to the treatment areas. The method may include monitoring use of the medical device by the subject using a controller associated with the medical device to determine if the medical device has been used effectively as prescribed. 1. A method of monitoring use of a medical device , comprising:positioning a wearable harness of a medical device on a torso of a subject, wherein the wearable harness comprises a plurality of the engines coupled to the wearable harness;applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines;mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent to the treatment areas; andmonitoring use of the medical device by the subject using a controller associated with the medical device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein monitoring use of the medical device comprises confirming that the subject has worn the medical device and applied the oscillation force while wearing the medical device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising assessing treatment areas of the subject's torso for placement of at least some of the plurality of the engines coupled to the wearable harness claim 1 , such that the at least some of the plurality of engines are adjacent to treatment areas that require secretion mobilization.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein monitoring use of the medical device by the subject comprises determining if the ...

METHOD OF CLEARING A BIOLOGICAL AIRWAY USING A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY

In some embodiments, a method may include clearing a biological airway. The method may include positioning an inner wearable harness on a torso of a subject. The method may include selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area. At least one of the plurality of engines may be releasably couplable to the inner wearable harness. The method may include positioning an outer wearable harness on a torso of a subject. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines. The method may include adjusting the applied oscillation force to the treatment area by activating the outer wearable harness. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the at least one treatment area. 1. A method of clearing a biological airway , comprising:positioning a first wearable harness on a torso of a subject;positioning a second wearable harness on a torso of a subject over at least a portion of an outer surface of the first wearable harness;selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area, wherein at least one of the plurality of engines is releasably couplable to the first wearable harness or the second wearable harness such that the at least one of the plurality of engines is positionable relative to the subject using a positioning system;applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the plurality of engines;adjusting the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area by activating the second wearable harness; andmobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the at least one treatment area.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the oscillation force comprises ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A secondary cell comprising a positive cathode electrode of capacity P (mAh) in communication with a liquid or gel electrolyte; an negative anode electrode of capacity N (mAh) in communication with the electrolyte; and a separator permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at least one of the anode and the cathode; designed and constructed such that the anode capacity N is smaller than that of the cathode capacity P, hence N/P<0.9. 1. A rechargeable electrochemical cell , comprising:a non-aqueous fluid electrolyte consisting of one or more of the following solvents including ethers, tertiary amines, lactones, ketones, glymes, nitriles, aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, organic nitro solvents, THF, 2-methyl THF, dimethoxyethane, diglyme, triglyme, tetraglyme, diethoxyethane, diethylether, proglyme, ethyl diglyme, butyl diglyme, ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, dimethylsulfoxide, dimethylsulfite, sulfolane, ethyl methyl sulfone, acetonitrile, hexane, toluene, nitromethane, 1-3 dioxalane, 1-3 dioxane, 1-4 dioxane, trimethyl phosphate, tri-ethyl phosphate, hexa-methyl-phosphoramide (HMPA);a negative electrode in direct physical contact with said non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein said negative electrode is configured to provide >1000 mAh/cc;a positive electrode in direct physical contact with said non-aqueous electrolyte;an electronically insulating separator configured to separate said negative electrode and said positive electrode;said negative electrode and said positive electrode configured such that the capacity of said negative electrode is strictly less than the capacity of said positive electrode, and also greater than zero.2. The rechargeable electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein a ratio of reversible capacity between said negative electrode and said positive electrode is such that Q(negative electrode)/Q(positive electrode)<0.9 and Q(negative electrode)/Q(positive electrode)>0.3. The rechargeable ...

Electrochemical cell and method of making the same

A secondary cell comprising a positive cathode electrode of capacity P (mAh) in communication with a liquid or gel electrolyte; an negative anode electrode of capacity N (mAh) in communication with the electrolyte; and a separator permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at least one of the anode and the cathode; designed and constructed such that the anode capacity N is smaller than that of the cathode capacity P, hence N/P<0.9.

ARTICLES COMPRISING ISOSORBIDE AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE

The invention is generally directed to sports bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials containing isosorbide having glass transition temperatures ranging from 90° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to water at high temperatures and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3× and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material. 129.-. (canceled)30. A molded article comprising a polymeric material ,wherein the polymeric material comprises at least one polyester, which comprises i) 70 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues;', 'ii) 0 to 30 mole % of aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and', 'iii) 0 to 10 mole % of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 16 carbon atoms; and, '(a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising i) 20 to 30 mole % of isosorbide residues;', 'ii) 50 to 60 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues,', 'iii) 20 to 30 mole % of ethylene glycol residues;, '(b) a glycol component comprisingwherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole %;wherein the inherent viscosity of the polyester is from 0.5 to 0.75 dL/g as determined in 60/40 (wt/wt) phenol/tetrachloroethane at a concentration of 0.5 g/100 ml at 25° C.; andwherein the polyester has a Tg in the range from 100° C. to 120° C.31. The article according to claim 30 , wherein the glycol component comprises 20 to 25 mole % of isosorbide residues.32. The article according to claim 30 , wherein the glycol component comprises 55 to 60 mole % of 1 claim 30 ,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues.33. The article according to claim 30 , wherein the inherent viscosity of the polyester is from 0.55 to 0.75 dL/g as determined in 60/40 (wt/wt) phenol/tetrachloroethane at a concentration of 0.5 g/ ...

Multimodal Particles for Retention and Drainage for Paper-Making Machines

A colloidal silica solution which includes two or more colloidal silica compositions or suspensions having differing particle sizes and specific surface areas, the compositions or suspensions resulting in a multimodal particle size distribution in which the solution or suspension can be bimodal in nature and composed of, but not limited to, particles with a mode of 4 nm and 20 nm or composed of particles 7 nm and 12 nm. The solution or suspension can also be trimodal and composed of, but not limited to, 4 nm, 7 nm and 15 nm or 3 nm, 5 nm, and 20 nm. The solution or suspension can also include other multimodal systems which would give superior water drainage and fiber and ash retention on paper machines. The colloidal silica solution is a drainage and retention aid in the making of paper. 2. The colloidal silica solution of further including a SiOcontent of 6% to 50%.3. The colloidal silica solution of further including a mixture of individual colloidal silica solutions or suspensions ranging in particle sizes of between 3 nm to 100 nm.4. The colloidal silica solution of wherein the pH of the colloidal silica solution is between 8.0 and 10.5.5. The colloidal silica solution of wherein each of the solutions or suspensions when separate have an individual mean Specific Surface Area of 1 claim 1 ,000 m/g to 30 m/g and a particle size of 3 nm to 100 nm.6. The colloidal silica solution of wherein the solutions or suspensions of colloidal silica when combined together have a mean Specific Surface Area of 999 m/g to 31 m/g and a particle size of 3 nm to 100 nm.7. The colloidal silica solution of wherein stacking and packing of various colloidal silica solutions or suspensions with varying particle sizes allows for increased fiber and ash retention and water drainage due to a resulting formation of channels in a paper sheet which is formed.8. The colloidal silica solution of wherein the channels allow for faster and more even drainage of water from a fiber mat as well as ...

MULTI-ELECTRODE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A multi-electrode device that includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a gate electrode situated between the anode and cathode, and having an electrolyte. The multi-electrode device can be a secondary (rechargeable) electrochemical cell. The gate electrode is permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of the anode and cathode. The gate electrode has a resistance that is lower than that of a conductive non-uniform morphological feature that could be grown on the anode. The gate electrode provides the ability to avoid, recognize, and remove the presence of such non-uniform morphological features, and provides an electrical electrode that can be used to remove such non-uniform morphological features. 1. A device comprising:a cathode electrode having a cathode electrical terminal, said cathode electrode in electrochemical communication with an electrolyte;an anode electrode having a anode electrical terminal, said anode electrode in electrochemical communication with said electrolyte;at least one gate electrode having a gate electrode electrical terminal, said at least one gate electrode in electrochemical communication with said electrolyte and permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of said anode electrode and said cathode electrode, said at least one gate electrode situated between said cathode electrode and said anode electrode;a circuit configured to measure an operating parameter of the device and to determine when a cell health event occurs, wherein said operating parameter is a formation potential of a non-uniform morphological feature; anda circuit configured to respond to said cell health event.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said circuit configured to measure an operating parameter of the device and to determine when a cell health event occurs is configured to measure a current that flows between said at least one gate electrode and at least one of said anode electrode ...

MULTI-ELECTRODE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A multi-electrode device that includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a gate electrode situated between the anode and cathode, and having an electrolyte. The multi-electrode device can be a secondary (rechargeable) electrochemical cell. The gate electrode is permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of the anode and cathode. The gate electrode has a resistance that is lower than that of a conductive non-uniform morphological feature that could be grown on the anode. The gate electrode provides the ability to avoid, recognize, and remove the presence of such non-uniform morphological features, and provides an electrical electrode that can be used to remove such non-uniform morphological features. 1. A device comprising:a cathode electrode having a cathode electrical terminal, said cathode electrode in electrochemical communication with an electrolyte;an anode electrode having a anode electrical terminal, said anode electrode in electrochemical communication with said electrolyte;at least one gate electrode having a gate electrode electrical terminal, said at least one gate electrode in electrochemical communication with said electrolyte and permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of said anode electrode and said cathode electrode, said at least one gate electrode situated between said cathode electrode and said anode electrode;a circuit configured to measure an operating parameter of the device and to determine when a cell health event occurs; anda circuit configured to respond to said cell health event.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said circuit configured to measure an operating parameter of the device and to determine when a cell health event occurs is configured to control a flow of current based on one of a voltage claim 1 , an impedance claim 1 , and a current measured between said at least one gate electrode and said anode electrode claim 1 , and a voltage claim 1 , ...

Multi-electrode electrochemical cell and method of making the same

A multi-electrode device that includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a gate electrode situated between the anode and cathode, and having an electrolyte. The multi-electrode device can be a secondary (rechargeable) electrochemical cell. The gate electrode is permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of the anode and cathode. The gate electrode has a resistance that is lower than that of a conductive non-uniform morphological feature that could be grown on the anode. The gate electrode provides the ability to avoid, recognize, and remove the presence of such non-uniform morphological features, and provides an electrical electrode that can be used to remove such non-uniform morphological features.

NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE FOR RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM ION CELL

An electrolyte for use in electrochemical cells is provided. One type of non-aqueous Magnesium electrolyte comprises: at least one organic solvent; at least one electrolytically active, soluble, inorganic Magnesium salt complex represented by the formula: MgZX, in which Z is selected from a group consisting of aluminum, boron, phosphorus, titanium, iron, and antimony; X is a halogen and n=1-5. The properties of the electrolyte include high conductivity, high Coulombic efficiency, and an electrochemical window that can exceed 3.5 V vs. Mg/Mgand total water content of <200 ppm. The use of this electrolyte promotes the electrochemical deposition and dissolution of Mg from the negative electrode without the use of any additive. Other Mg-containing electrolyte systems that are expected to be suitable for use in secondary batteries are also described. Rechargeable, high energy density Magnesium cells containing a cathode, an Mg metal anode, and an electrolyte are also disclosed. 1. A rechargeable magnesium battery having an additive free non-aqueous electrolyte solution , comprising: at least one organic solvent;', 'at least one electrolytically active, soluble, Magnesium (Mg) salt; and', 'water in less than a trace amount., 'an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and said non-aqueous electrolyte solution in contact with the anode electrode and the cathode electrode, said non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprising2. The rechargeable magnesium battery having an additive free non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein said water is present in an amount less than 200 ppm.3. The rechargeable magnesium battery having an additive free non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein an anode polarization between electrodeposition and electrodissolution is less than 500 mV at 25 degrees Celsius.4. The rechargeable magnesium battery having an additive free non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein an anode Coulombic efficiency is greater than 98% at ...

Rechargeable Battery with Elastically Compliant Housing

A rechargeable battery with elastically compliant housing includes a housing and at least one battery cell. The housing includes a pair of substantially rigid end plates and an elastically compliant structure joining the end plates so that the end plates are oriented in respective planes that are substantially parallel to each other and define a gap there between. Each battery cell is contained in the housing in the gap between the end plates and includes an anode, a cathode, and a separator between the anode and the cathode. The elastically compliant structure joins the end plates and includes an elastic component that exhibits elastic expansion greater than 3% along an axis orthogonal to the planes in which the end plates are oriented. 1. A rechargeable battery with elastically compliant housing , comprising:a housing including a pair of substantially rigid end plates and an elastically compliant structure joining the substantially rigid end plates so that the substantially rigid end plates are oriented in respective planes that are substantially parallel to each other and define a gap there between; andat least one battery cell contained in the housing in the gap between the substantially rigid end plates, wherein the battery cell includes an anode, a cathode, and a separator between the anode and the cathode, wherein each of the anode and cathode have a thickness along its shortest dimension,wherein the elastically compliant structure joins the substantially rigid end plates and includes an elastic component that exhibits elastic expansion greater than 3% along an axis orthogonal to the planes in which the substantially rigid end plates are oriented.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the elastically compliant structure wraps around the substantially rigid end plates.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the anode and the cathode is configured for displacement via expansion or contraction in thickness as ions are ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A SUBJECT'S EFFECTIVE USE OF A SELF-CONTAINED PORTABLE POSITIONABLE OSCILLATING MOTOR ARRAY

In some embodiments, a method may include monitoring use of a medical device. The method may include positioning a wearable harness of a medical device on a subject. The method may include selectively positioning at least some of a plurality of engines on and/or adjacent at least one treatment area. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of the engines. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the treatment areas. The method may include monitoring use of the medical device by the subject using a controller associated with the medical device to determine if the medical device has been used effectively as prescribed. 1. A method of monitoring use of a medical device , comprising:positioning a medical device on a subject;applying a treatment protocol to the subject using the medical device;inhibiting and/or ameliorating a medical condition using the treatment protocol; andmonitoring use of the medical device by the subject using a controller associated with the medical device.2. A method of monitoring use of a medical device , comprising:positioning a wearable harness of a medical device on a torso of a subject;applying an oscillation force to at least one treatment areas using at least some of a plurality of engines coupled to the wearable harness;mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the treatment areas; andmonitoring use of the medical device by the subject using a controller associated with the medical device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein monitoring use of the medical device comprises confirming that the subject has worn the medical device and applied the oscillation force while wearing the medical device.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein monitoring use of the medical device by the subject comprises determining if the medical device has been used effectively.5. ...

ARTICLES COMPRISING ISOSORBIDE AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE

The invention is generally directed to sports bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials containing isosorbide having glass transition temperatures ranging from 90° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to water at high temperatures and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3x and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material. 1. A process for making a sports bottle comprising blow molding a preform made from a polymeric material ,wherein the preform temperature at the time of inflation is at least 20° C. above the Tg temperature of the polymeric material;wherein the stretch ratio of the sports bottle with respect to the preform is 2.7× or less;wherein the Tg of the polymeric material is from 90° C. to 130° C.;wherein the polymeric material contains isosorbide; andwherein the sports bottle displays shrinkage of 5% or less after immersion in boiling water for one hour.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material is chosen from polyacrylics claim 1 , polystyrenes claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , blends thereof claim 1 , and polycarbonate/polyester blends.3. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material is a polyester composition.4. A process according to claim 3 , wherein the polyester composition comprises: [ i) 70 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues;', 'ii) 0 to 30 mole % of aromatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and', 'iii) 0 to 10 mole % of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 16 carbon atoms; and, '(a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising, i) 5 to 35 mole % of isosorbide residues;', 'ii) 40 to 65 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues, and', 'iii) 20 to 45 mole % of ethlylene glycol residues;, '(b) a glycol component comprising, 'wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic ...

Electrochemical cell and method of making the same

A secondary cell comprising a positive cathode electrode of capacity P (mAh) in communication with a liquid or gel electrolyte; an negative anode electrode of capacity N (mAh) in communication with the electrolyte; and a separator permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at least one of the anode and the cathode; designed and constructed such that the anode capacity N is smaller than that of the cathode capacity P, hence N/P<0.9.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A secondary cell comprising a positive cathode electrode of capacity P (mAh) in communication with a liquid or gel electrolyte; an negative anode electrode of capacity N (mAh) in communication with the electrolyte; and a separator permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at least one of the anode and the cathode; designed and constructed such that the anode capacity N is smaller than that of the cathode capacity P, hence N/P<0.9. 1. A rechargeable electrochemical storage device , comprising:an anode electrode comprising the metal form of the electro-active species, said rechargeable electrochemical storage device configured to electroplate metal at said anode electrode, said anode electrode comprising N/P<4 of electro-active material in the discharged state.2. The rechargeable electrochemical storage device of claim 1 , configured to charge to greater than or equal to 4.0 V.3. The rechargeable electrochemical storage device of claim 1 , configured to discharge to −2.5 V.4. The rechargeable electrochemical storage device of claim 1 , configured to charge and discharge at ≦10 C-rate of rated capacity.5. The rechargeable electrochemical storage device of claim 1 , configured to discharge and charge at temperatures in the range of −20° C. and 200° C.6. The rechargeable electrochemical storage device of claim 1 , configured to charge and discharge with >99.35% Coulombic efficiency.7. The rechargeable electrochemical storage device of claim 1 , configured to provide at least 80% of initial capacity for greater than 30 charging and discharging cycles.8. The rechargeable electrochemical storage device of claim 1 , wherein said negative electrode is configured to provide>1000 mAh/cc.9. The rechargeable electrochemical storage device of claim 1 , wherein said non-aqueous fluid electrolyte comprises at least one active cation selected from the group consisting of Mg ion claim 1 , Al ion claim 1 , Ca ion claim 1 , Sr ion claim 1 , Ba ion claim 1 , Li ion ...

Optimized Threshold Translation From Serialized Pipeline

Aspects of a storage device are provided that simplify the encoding or translation of optimized read voltage thresholds into a given NAND register format, which may vary depending on NAND technology, block type, page type, or gray code layout. The storage device may include a memory, a circuit that is configured to shift and combine read threshold voltage offsets into a joint read voltage threshold offset, and a controller configured to store the joint read voltage threshold offset in the memory. The circuit may be implemented in hardware of the controller. Alternatively, the controller software or firmware itself may shift and combine the read threshold voltage offsets into the joint read voltage threshold offset. As a result, the number of instructions that the controller typically performs in translating the optimized thresholds may be reduced. Moreover, the simplified translation may be scalable to different NAND technologies or page types. 1. A storage device , comprising:a memory;a circuit configured to shift and combine read threshold voltage offsets into a joint read voltage threshold offset; anda controller configured to store the joint read voltage threshold offset in the memory.2. The storage device of claim 1 , wherein the memory includes a read voltage threshold register claim 1 , and the controller is configured to store the joint read voltage threshold offset in the read voltage threshold register.3. The storage device of claim 2 , wherein the read threshold voltage offsets are associated with inconsecutive memory locations of the read voltage threshold register.4. The storage device of claim 1 , wherein the controller further configures a data structure in the memory including a shift value for each of the read threshold voltage offsets claim 1 , and wherein the circuit is configured to shift the read threshold voltage offsets according to the shift values.5. The storage device of claim 4 , wherein the data structure further includes a threshold ...

Electrochemical Cell With Getter And Method of Forming Same

An electrochemical cell including a getter material, a battery including the electrochemical cell, and methods of forming the electrochemical cell and battery are disclosed. 1. A method of forming an electrochemical cell that can generate a gas internally within the electrochemical cell during operation , wherein the gas has been identified as a gas that is desired to be adsorbed during the operation of the electrochemical cell , the method comprising:providing each of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, and a liquid electrolyte; andadding a gas getter material to one or more of the positive electrode, the negative electrode, the separator, and the liquid electrolyte during manufacture of the electrochemical cell for the purpose of adsorbing the gas and so that, after the electrochemical cell has been assembled, the gas getter material is in direct simultaneous contact with the liquid electrolyte and a surface of at least one of the positive electrode, the negative electrode, and the separator.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selecting at least one gas getter for the gas getter material from the group consisting of LOH claim 1 , LiO claim 1 , NaOH claim 1 , NaO claim 1 , KOH claim 1 , KO claim 1 , Mg(OH) claim 1 , MgO claim 1 , Ca(OH) claim 1 , and CaO.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the group consists of LOH claim 2 , LiO claim 2 , NaOH claim 2 , NaO claim 2 , KOH claim 2 , KO.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the getter material further comprises one or more of carbon claim 2 , polymer claim 2 , resin claim 2 , metal claim 2 , and ceramic claim 2 , alone or in any combination.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the getter material comprises at least one metal oxide gas getter and at least one metal hydroxide gas getter.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising setting a molar ratio between the at least one metal oxide gas getter and the at least one metal hydroxide gas getter to obtain a desired balance of speed of gas ...

MOBILE DIAGNOSTICS LABORATORY, COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS

A mobile laboratory for screening patients using blood testing is provided. The mobile laboratory includes: a cell analyzer platform for testing of blood samples; a computer for receiving and analyzing data from the cell analyzer platform related to the tested blood samples; and a communication device, in communication with the computer, for transmitting data related to the tested blood samples from the computer to a third party. 1. A mobile laboratory for screening patients using blood testing , the mobile laboratory comprising:a cell analyzer platform for testing of blood samples;a computer for receiving and analyzing data from the cell analyzer platform related to the tested blood samples; anda communication device, in communication with the computer, for transmitting data related to the tested blood samples from the computer to a third party.2. The mobile laboratory of wherein the cell analyzer platform includes at least one of a flow cytometer and a fluorescent microscope.3. The mobile laboratory of further comprising a portable case equipped with wheels.4. The mobile laboratory of further comprising a housing and a trailer for carrying the housing.5. The mobile laboratory of further comprising a housing configured to be carried in a truck.6. The mobile laboratory of further comprising a housing and a plurality of solar panels configured to be mounted on the housing.7. The mobile laboratory of wherein at least a portion of the plurality of solar panels are configured to move between (a) a retracted position during transport of the mobile laboratory and (b) an extended position during operation of the mobile laboratory.8. The mobile laboratory of wherein the computer includes at least one data record linking (a) a biometric data record related to a patient claim 1 , (b) a biological data record related to the patient claim 1 , and (c) a GPS data record corresponding to a position of the mobile laboratory at the time the patient visited the mobile laboratory.9. ...

Non-volatile storage system with reduced program transfers

A memory system comprises a plurality of memory dies and a controller (or other control circuit) connected to the memory dies. To reduce the time it takes for the memory system to program data and make that programmed data available for reading by a host (or other entity), as well as persistently store the data in a compact manner that efficiently uses space in the memory system, the data is concurrently programmed as single bit per memory cell (fast programming) and multiple bits per memory cell (compact storage). To accomplish this programming strategy, the controller concurrently transfers data to be programmed to a first memory die and a second memory die. The transferred data is programmed in the first memory die at a single bit per memory cell and in the second memory die at multiple bits per memory cell.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND ELECTROLYTE FOR SAME

An electrolyte, an electrochemical cell including the electrolyte, and a battery including the electrochemical cell are disclosed. Exemplary electrolytes allow for electrochemical cells and batteries with relatively high efficiency and stability that can be charged to relatively high voltages. 1. An electrolyte comprising:one or more first solvents, wherein each of the one or more first solvents is selected from the group consisting of a low-coordinating solvent, a non-polar solvent, and a surfactant-type solvent;one or more second solvents, wherein each of the one or more second solvents is a coordinating solvent; andone or more lithium salts in an amount of greater than 5 moles per liter of one the second solvent,wherein the electrolyte comprises about 3 to about 65 wt. % of the first solvent.2. The electrolyte of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first solvents comprise one or more fluorine-substituted ethers.3. The electrolyte of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first solvents comprise a fluorine substituted ether represented by the general formula I or II{'br': None, 'R—{(CH2)a}b-CH2-O—CnF2nH \u2003\u2003I,'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'R—O—R′ \u2003\u2003II,'}, 'wherein R is —CmFmH or —CmFm+1, n is an integer of 2 or greater, m is an integer of 1 or greater, a is an integer of 1 or 2, and b is 0 or 1.'}{'sub': a', 'b', 'c, 'wherein R and R′ are separately represented by CFH, a is an integer of 2 or greater, b and c are integers >0 with b>c.'}4. The electrolyte of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first solvents comprise a non-polar solvent selected from the group comprising of benzene claim 1 , fluorinated benzene claim 1 , fluorinated alkane claim 1 , toluene and fluorinated toluene.5. The electrolyte of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first solvents comprise one or more of 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,2-tetrafluoroethyl 2 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-tetrafluoropropyl ether (TFE-TFPE) claim 1 , tetrafluoroethyl 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND ELECTROLYTE FOR SAME

An electrolyte, an electrochemical cell including the electrolyte, and a battery including the electrochemical cell are disclosed. Exemplary electrolytes allow for electrochemical cells and batteries with relatively high efficiency and stability that can be charged to relatively high voltages. 1. A lithium-metal electrochemical cell comprising:a first electrode;a second electrode, wherein lithium metal is reversibly electrochemically deposited during charging of the lithium-metal electrochemical cell;a separator disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and one or more first solvents, wherein each of the one or more first solvents is selected from the group consisting of low-coordinating solvents and non-polar solvents;', 'one or more second solvents, wherein each of the one or more second solvents is a coordinating solvent; and', 'one or more lithium salts in an amount of greater than 5 moles per liter of the one or more second solvents,', 'wherein the electrolyte comprises about 3 to about 65 wt. % of the one or more first solvents., 'an electrolyte comprising2. The lithium-metal electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first solvents comprise one or more fluorine-substituted ethers.3. The lithium-metal electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first solvents comprise a fluorine substituted ether represented by the general formula I or II:{'br': None, 'R—{O(CH2)a} b-CH2-O—CnF2nH \u2003\u2003I,'} {'br': None, 'R—O—R′\u2003\u2003II,'}, 'wherein R is —CmF2mH or —CmF2m+1, n is an integer of 2 or greater, m is an integer of 1 or greater, a is an integer of 1 or 2, and b is 0 or 1.'}{'sub': a', 'b', 'c, 'wherein R and R′ are separately represented by CFH, a is an integer of 2 or greater, b and c are integers >0 with b>c.'}4. The lithium-metal electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first solvents comprise a non-polar solvent selected from the group comprising of benzene claim 1 , fluorinated benzene ...

NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE FOR RECHARGEABLE MAGNESIUM ION CELL

A non-aqueous Magnesium electrolyte comprising: (a) at least one organic solvent; (b) at least one electrolytically active, soluble, inorganic Magnesium (Mg) salt complex represented by the formula: MgZXwherein a, b, and c are selected to maintain neutral charge of the molecule, and Z and X are selected such that Z and X form a Lewis Acid, and 1≦a≦10, 1≦b≦5, and 2≦c≦30. Further Z is selected from a group consisting of aluminum, boron, phosphorus, titanium, iron, and antimony; X is selected from the group consisting of I, Br, Cl, F and mixtures thereof. Rechargeable, high energy density Magnesium cells containing an cathode, an Mg metal anode, and an electrolyte of the above-described type are also disclosed. 1. A non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprising:(a) at least one organic solvent; and{'sub': a', 'b', 'c, '(b) at least one electrolytically active, soluble, inorganic Magnesium (Mg) salt complex represented by the formula MgZX, and Z and X are selected such that Z and X form a Lewis Acid; and 1≦a≦10, 1≦b≦5, and 2≦c≦30.'}2. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein a claim 1 , b claim 1 , and c are selected to maintain neutral charge of the molecule.3. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , whereinZ is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, boron, phosphorus, titanium, iron, and antimony; andX is selected from the group consisting of I, Br, Cl, F and mixtures thereof.4. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein 1≦a≦10 claim 1 , 1≦b≦2 claim 1 , and 3≦c≦30.5. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein the Magnesium (Mg) salt complex is represented by formula MgZX claim 1 , wherein n is from 1 to 5.6. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution of claim 1 , wherein the Mg:Z ratio is greater than 1:2.7. A non-aqueous Magnesium electrolyte solution comprising a mixture of an inorganic Magnesium halide and a compound more Lewis-acidic than the inorganic Magnesium halide in at least one organic solvent.8. The ...

MULTI-DIE ROLLING STATUS MODE FOR NON-VOLATILE STORAGE

Systems and methods for increasing performance and reducing power consumption of a non-volatile memory system while the system acquires status information from a plurality of memory die are described. The non-volatile memory system may include a plurality of memory die and a system controller for controlling operations performed by each memory die of the plurality of memory die (e.g., read operations, write operations, or erase operations). The system controller may transmit or broadcast a first status command to each memory die of the plurality of memory die and in response simultaneously or concurrently receive one or more sets of status information from each memory die of the plurality of memory die. The status information may include ready/busy status information (e.g., indicating that a memory die is able to receive new data), programming loop count information, and erase loop count information. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a plurality of memory die; anda controller configured to broadcast a status command to the plurality of memory die, the controller configured to concurrently receive at least one bit of status information from each memory die of the plurality of memory die based on the status command, the status command configured to determine a number of bits to be used by each memory die of the plurality of memory die to send the at least one bit of status information to the controller.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the controller configured to concurrently receive a first type of status information from a first memory die of the plurality of memory die and a second type of status information different from the first type of status information from a second memory die of the plurality of memory die.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the first type of status information comprises programming loop count information for the first memory die and the second type of status information comprises erase loop count information for the second memory die.4. ...

NAND Dropped Command Detection and Recovery

Aspects of a storage device including a memory and a controller are provided which allow for detection of dropped commands based on a die status (ready/busy status) of a command received from a host device. The memory may include dies controlled by chip-enables (CE). After selecting a die using CE, the controller waits between a minimum and maximum time after receiving the command to query the die status, where the minimum time is the time by which the command is expected to begin execution and the maximum time is the shortest time by which the command is expected to complete execution. The controller queries the die status after waiting the time period. If the die status is ready when it should have read busy, the controller detects that the command associated with the data is dropped and requests the host device to reissue the command. 1. A storage device , comprising:memory configured to store data and a die status for a command associated with the data, the die status including one of a ready status or a busy status; and receive, from a host device, the command associated with the data,', {'sub': DCDmin', 'DCDmax', 'DCDmin', 'DCDmax, 'wait a time period, t<=t Подробнее

System for Accelerated Training of Bit Output Timings

Aspects of a storage device including a controller memory, a die memory, and a plurality of accumulators corresponding to individual DQs are provided for accelerated DQ training and error detection. A controller stores first data in the controller memory, transfers second data to the die memory over an n-bit bus, and receives n bits of the second data from the die memory based on a DQS. The controller then compares n bits of the first data with n bits of the second data to produce n bit results received into respective accumulators, and the controller simultaneously updates different accumulators in response to bit mismatches. During DQ training, if an accumulator value meets a mismatch threshold, the controller modifies a DQS-DQ timing accordingly. During error detection of a read scrambled page, if an accumulator value does not meet an entropy threshold, the controller identifies an error associated with the page. 1. A storage device , comprising:a controller memory and a die memory;a controller configured to store first data in the controller memory, to transfer second data to the die memory over a bus having an n-bit width, and to compare n bits of the first data with n bits of the second data to produce n bit results; anda plurality of accumulators each corresponding to one of the n bit results and including a first accumulator and a second accumulator;wherein the controller is further configured to update the first accumulator in response to a first one of the n bit results indicating a first mismatch, and to simultaneously update the second accumulator in response to a second one of the n bit results indicating a second mismatch.2. The storage device of claim 1 ,wherein the controller is further configured to receive the n bits of the second data from the die memory based on a data strobe;wherein the data strobe is offset with respect to a first one of the n bits of the second data by a first timing, and wherein the data strobe is offset with respect to a ...

MULTI-LEVEL RECOVERY READS FOR MEMORY

Read operations are performed in a memory device which efficiently provide baseline read data and recovery read data. In one aspect, on-die circuitry, which is on a die with an array of memory cells, obtains recovery read data before it is requested or needed by an off-die controller. In another aspect, data from multiple reads is obtained and made available in a set of output latches for retrieval by the off-die controller. Read data relative to multiple read thresholds is obtained and transferred from latches associated with the sense circuits to the set of output latches. The read data relative to multiple read thresholds can be stored and held concurrently in the set of output latches for retrieval by the off-die controller. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a memory cell arranged on a memory die;a sense circuit connected to the memory cell, the sense circuit comprising first and second latches storing first and second read data, respectively, of the memory cell;a set of output latches accessible to an off-die controller; andon-die circuitry configured to transfer the first and second read data from the first and second latches to the set of output latches.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the sense circuit, to obtain the first read data, is configured to sense the memory cell relative to a baseline read threshold and, to obtain the second read data, is configured to sense the memory cell relative to a recovery read threshold which is shifted relative to the baseline read threshold, the sensing of the memory cell relative to the recovery read threshold is in preparation for a recovery read command from the off-die controller.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the sense circuit comprises first and second comparators configured to obtain the first and second read data.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the first and second read data are stored concurrently in the set of output latches.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the sense circuit is configured to ...

Low-Aspect-Ratio Battery Cells

An electrochemical cell includes an electrode assembly comprising at least one pair of a wound or stacked anode and cathode a housing comprising an insulating soft flexible pouch enclosing the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly and each anode and cathode respectfully have a thickness, width and length measured parallel to a common set of orthogonal axes, wherein (i) the thickness represents the smallest dimension of each anode and cathode but represents the greatest dimension of the full electrode assembly, (ii) the width represents a maximum dimension perpendicular to the thickness, and (iii) an aspect ratio of the width to the thickness of the electrode assembly is less than 1. 1. An electrochemical cell , comprising:an electrode assembly comprising at least one pair of a wound or stacked anode and cathode, wherein the electrode assembly and each anode and cathode respectfully have a thickness, width and length measured parallel to a common set of orthogonal axes, wherein (i) the thickness represents the smallest dimension of each anode and cathode but represents the greatest dimension of the full electrode assembly, (ii) the width represents a maximum dimension perpendicular to the thickness, and (iii) an aspect ratio of the width to the thickness of the electrode assembly is less than 1; anda housing comprising an insulating soft flexible pouch enclosing the electrode assembly.2. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the pouch comprises a seal claim 1 , the electrochemical cell further comprising an electrical connector in electrical communication with the electrode assembly and extending through the seal.3. The electrochemical cell of claim 2 , wherein the electrical connector comprises a conducting tab.4. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises a conducting plate integrated with the pouch.5. The electrochemical cell of claim 1 , further comprising a non-aqueous electrolyte in contact with the electrode ...

POLYMER-BASED RESIN COMPOSITIONS DERIVED FROM CELLULOSE AND ARTICLES MADE USING THESE COMPOSITIONS

A shaped article comprising a polymer-based resin derived from cellulose, wherein the polymer-based resin has an HDT of at least 95° C., a bio-derived content of at least 20 wt %, a notched izod impact strength of greater than 80 J/m and at least one of the following properties chosen from: flexural modulus of greater than 1900 MPa; a spiral flow length or at least 3.0 cm; a flex creep deflection of less than 12 mm; a transmission of at least 70%; a ΔE value of less than 25; or an L* color of at least 85. 1. A shaped article comprising a polymer-based resin derived from cellulose , wherein the polymer-based resin has an HDT of at least 95° C. , a bio-derived content of at least 20 wt % , a notched izod impact strength of greater than 80 J/m as measured according to ASTM D256 using a 3.2 mm thick bar that has been subjected to 50% relative humidity for 48 hours at 23° C. , and has at least one of the following properties chosen from: flexural modulus of greater than 1900 MPa as measured according to ASTM D790 using a 3.2 mm thick bar hat has been subjected to 50% relative humidity for 48 hours at 23° C.; a spiral flow length or at least 3.0 cm , when the polymer-based resin is molded with a spiral flow mold with the conditions of a barrel temperature of 238° C. , a melt temperature of 246° C. , a molding pressure of 13.8 MPa , a mold thickness of 0.8 mm , and a mold width of 12.7 mm; a flex creep deflection of less than 12 mm , measured using a molded bar having dimensions of 5″ length , 0.5″ width , and 0.125″ thickness positioned horizontally on a fixture with a 4″ span , inside a dry oven for 68 hours at 90° C. with a nominal 500 psi stress on the center of the span; a transmission of at least 70 measured according to ASTM D1003 using a 3.2 mm plaque after injection molding at a barrel set point of 249° C. and a residence time of 5 min; a ΔE value of less than 25 , using a 3.2 mm plaque after injection molding with a barrel temperature of 249° C. and a residence ...

POLYMER-BASED RESIN COMPOSITIONS DERIVED FROM CELLULOSE AND ARTICLES MADE USING THESE COMPOSITIONS

An injection molded article comprising a thin-walled body portion formed from a polymer-based resin derived from cellulose, wherein the thin-walled body portion comprises: 1. An injection molded article comprising a thin-walled body portion formed from a polymer-based resin derived from cellulose , i. a gate position;', 'ii. a last fill position;', 'iii. a flow length to wall thickness ratio greater than or equal to 100, wherein the flow length is measured from the gate position to the last fill position; and', 'iv. a wall thickness less than or equal to about 2 mm; and, 'wherein the thin-walled body portion compriseswherein the polymer-based resin has an HDT or at least 95° C., a bio-derived content of at least 20 wt %, and a spiral flow length of at least 3.0 cm, when the polymer-based resin is molded with a spiral flow mold with the conditions of a barrel temperature of 238° C., a melt temperature of 246° C., a molding pressure of 13.8 MPa, a mold thickness of 0.8 mm, and a mold width of 12.7 mm.2. The injection molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the flow length to wall thickness ratio is in the range from 250 to 1500.3. The injection molded article according to claim 2 , wherein the flow length to wall thickness ratio is in the range from 500 to 1500.4. The injection molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the wall thickness is in the range from 0.1 to 1.5 mm.5. The injection molded article according to claim 4 , wherein the wall thickness is in the range from 0.1 to 1.0 mm.6. The injection molded article according to claim 5 , wherein the wall thickness is in the range from 0.1 to 0.5 mm.7. The injection molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer-based resin has an HDT in the range from 100° C. to 140° C.8. The injection molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer-based resin has a bio-derived content in the range from 40 wt % to 60 wt %.9. The injection molded article according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer- ...

Separating apparatus and vacuum cleaner

A separating apparatus for a vacuum cleaner has a first separating unit and a second separating unit movable between a first position and a second position with respect to the first separating unit. The separating apparatus has a collection chamber having an end wall movable between a closed position for collecting debris separated by the first separating unit, and an open position for removal of debris collected by the collection chamber. Movement of the second separating unit from the first position to the second position causes movement of the end wall from the closed position to the open position, and movement of the second separating unit from the second position to the first position causes movement of the end wall from the open position to the closed position.

ARTIFICIAL REALITY SYSTEM HAVING A SLIDING MENU

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system can include a menu that can be activated and interacted with using one hand. In response to detecting a menu activation gesture performed using one hand, the artificial reality system can cause a menu to be rendered. A menu sliding gesture (e.g., horizontal motion) of the hand can be used to cause a slidably engageable user interface (UI) element to move along a horizontal dimension of the menu while horizontal positioning of the UI menu is held constant. Motion of the hand orthogonal to the menu sliding gesture (e.g., non-horizontal motion) can cause the menu to be repositioned. The implementation of the artificial reality system does require use of both hands or use of other input devices in order to interact with the artificial reality system 1. An artificial reality system comprising:an image capture device configured to capture image data;a head mounted display (HMD) configured to output artificial reality content;a memory; and 'a gesture detector configured to identify, from the image data, a menu activation gesture comprising a configuration of a hand in a substantially upturned orientation of the hand and a pinching configuration of a thumb and a finger of the hand and identify, from the image data and subsequent to the menu activation gesture, a menu sliding gesture comprising the configuration of the hand in combination with a motion of the hand, and', 'one or more processors in communication with the memory, the one or more processors being configured to implementa user interface (UI) engine configured to, in response to the menu activation gesture, generate a menu interface and a slidably engageable UI element at a first position relative to the menu interface, and in response to the menu sliding gesture, ...

ARM GAZE-DRIVEN USER INTERFACE ELEMENT GATING FOR ARTIFICIAL REALITY SYSTEMS

An artificial reality system is described that renders, presents, and controls user interface elements within an artificial reality environment, and performs actions in response to one or more detected gestures of the user. The artificial reality system includes an image capture device, a head-mounted display (HMD), a user interface (UI) engine, and a rendering engine. The image capture device configured to capture image data representative of a physical environment. The HMD outputs artificial reality content. The gesture detector is configured to identify, from the image data, a gesture including a configuration of a wrist that is substantially stationary for at least a threshold period of time and positioned such that a normal from the wrist is facing the HMD. The UI engine is configured to generate a UI element in response to the identified gesture. The rendering engine renders the UI element overlaid on an image of the wrist. 1. An artificial reality system comprising:an image capture device configured to capture image data representative of a physical environment;a head-mounted display (HMD) configured to output artificial reality content;a gesture detector comprising processing circuitry configured to identify, from the image data, a gesture comprising a configuration of a wrist of a first hand that is substantially stationary for at least a threshold period of time and positioned such that a normal from the wrist is facing the HMD;a user interface (UI) engine comprising processing circuitry configured to generate a UI element extending from the wrist parallel to an arm immediately adjacent to the first hand to appear as if sub-elements of the UI element run along the arm in response to the identified gesture; anda rendering engine comprising processing circuitry configured to render the UI element overlaid on an image of the wrist of the first hand and the arm immediately adjacent to the first hand.2. The artificial reality system of claim 1 , wherein the UI ...

Method for detecting rare event

Provided are methods, compositions and kits for efficiently and accurately identifying rare events in a biological sample.

Automatic Projection Type Selection in an Artificial Reality Environment

The present technology relates to artificial reality systems. Such systems provide projections a user can create to specify object interactions. For example, when a user wishes to interact with an object outside her immediate reach, she can use a projection to select, move, or otherwise interact with the distant object. The present technology also includes object selection techniques for identifying and disambiguating between objects, allowing a user to select objects both near and distant from the user. Yet further aspects of the present technology include techniques for interpreting various bimanual (two-handed) gestures for interacting with objects. The present technology further includes a model for differentiating between global and local modes for, e.g., providing different input modalities or interpretations of user gestures. 1. A method for interacting in an artificial reality environment , the method comprising: determining a control point and casting direction based on one or more tracked positions of one or more body parts of a user;', "identifying an interaction plane of a user's gaze, wherein the interaction plane is a viewing plane, on which the user's gaze is focused prior to the selecting of the multiple objects, that is A) distant from the user in a 3D environment and B) intersects with a line formed by the user's gaze;", 'computing a distance between the user and the interaction plane prior to the selecting of the multiple objects; and', 'selecting a type of the projection based on the computed distance between the user and the interaction plane;, 'determining a projection type for a projection to select multiple objects, prior to the selection of those multiple objects, bygenerating a projection, of the selected type, that begins at the control point and that extends along the casting direction; andidentifying the multiple objects based on determining which objects at least partially intersect with at least part of the projection, either ...

Non-aqueous electrolyte for rechargeable magnesium ion cell

A non-aqueous Magnesium electrolyte comprising: (a) at feast one organic solvent; (b) at least one electrolytically active, soluble, inorganic Magnesium (Mg) salt complex represented by the formula: Mg a Z b -X c wherein a, b, and c are selected to maintain neutral charge of the molecule, and Z and X are selected such that Z and X form a Lewis Acid, and 1 ≤ a ≤ 10, 1 ≤ b ≤ 5, and 2 ≤ c ≤ 30. Further Z is selected from a group consisting of aluminum, boron, phosphorus, titanium, iron, and antimony; X is selected from the group consisting of I, Br, Cl, F and mixtures thereof. Rechargeable, high energy density Magnesium cells containing an cathode, an Mg metal anode, and an electrolyte of the above-described type are also disclosed.

Non-aqueous electrolyte for rechargeable magnesium ion cell

A non-aqueous Magnesium electrolyte comprising: (a) at least one organic solvent; (b) at least one electrolytically active, soluble, inorganic Magnesium (Mg) salt complex represented by the formula: Mg a Z b X c wherein a, b, and c are selected to maintain neutral charge of the molecule, and Z and X are selected such that Z and X form a Lewis Acid, and 1≦a≦10, 1≦b≦5, and 2≦c≦30. Further Z is selected from a group consisting of aluminum, boron, phosphorus, titanium, iron, and antimony; X is selected from the group consisting of I, Br, Cl, F and mixtures thereof. Rechargeable, high energy density Magnesium cells containing an cathode, an Mg metal anode, and an electrolyte of the above-described type are also disclosed.

Plastic baby bottles, other blow molded articles, and processes for their manufacture

The invention is generally directed to baby bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials having glass transition temperatures ranging from 100° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to boiling water and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3 and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material.

Method and apparatus for stretch blow molding a container

An improved stretch rod tip having a hollowed area for receipt of a portion of a preform and at least a portion of a sprue during stretch blow molding of a container. Upon hardening of the container, the received portion of the preform becomes a protective dome over the received portion of the sprue that is at least partially internal to the container and that greatly reduces cracking, shearing, or other fracturing of the container due to a drop impact.

Method and apparatus for stretch blow molding a container

An improved stretch rod tip having a hollowed area for receipt of a portion of a preform and at least a portion of a sprue during stretch blow molding of a container. Upon hardening of the container, the received portion of the preform becomes a protective dome over the received portion of the sprue that is at least partially internal to the container and that greatly reduces cracking, shearing, or other fracturing of the container due to a drop impact.

Assay apparatus and method using microfluidic arrays

Self-contained portable positionable oscillating motor array

In some embodiments, a system and/or method may include an inner wearable harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The system may include a plurality of engines which when activated apply an oscillation force. The system may include a positioning system which allows positioning at least one of the plurality of engines such that the oscillation force is applied to at least one treatment area of the subject. The oscillation force may mobilize, during use, at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent the treatment area. The system may include an outer harness worn, during use, on a torso of a subject. The outer wearable harness, when activated, adjusts the oscillation force applied by at least some of the activated plurality of engines to the treatment area.

Systems and methods for effective reuse of a self-contained portable positionable oscillating motor array

In some embodiments, a method may include inhibiting contamination of a medical device. The method may include positioning a first shield on a torso of a subject. The first shield may inhibit transmission of solid and fluid contaminants. The method may include positioning a wearable harness of a medical device on a torso of a first subject. The method may include positioning a second shield on a torso of a subject such that the wearable harness is positioned between the first shield and the second shield. The second shield may inhibit transmission of solid and fluid contaminants. The method may include applying an oscillation force to at least one of the treatment areas using at least some of a plurality of engines coupled to the wearable harness. The method may include mobilizing at least some secretions in an airway within the subject substantially adjacent to the treatment areas.

Rechargeable magnesium ion cell components and assembly

A magnesium battery electrode assembly is described, including a current collector comprising a metal, an overlayer material on the metal and an electrode layer comprising an electrode active material disposed on the current collector. The overlayer material passivates the metal, or inhibits a corrosion reaction that would occur between the metal and an electrolyte in the absence of the overlayer material.

Rechargeable magnesium ion cell components and assembly

A magnesium battery electrode assembly is described, including a current collector comprising a carbonaceous material and an electrode layer comprising an electrode active material disposed on the current collector.

Thermal cycling apparatus and method

A system for holding at least one of sample and reagent for analysis. The system includes a pair of parallel covers, at least one of which is light transmissive, of which pair a light transmissive cover forms a top, and of which pair the other forms a bottom. A frame is disposed between the covers to define, in relation to the covers, an interior volume. The frame and the covers are associated with one another to form a case, the case being substantially tight to liquids. A microfluidic array is disposed in the interior volume. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces, the through-holes containing at least one of sample and reagent.

Methods and apparatus for responding to request for clinical information

A hub-spoke patient information service in which a patient's data can be obtained from a network of independent data sources through a centralized service. The hub of the service stores patient identification information and the spokes store the patient's clinical data. In a preferred embodiment, the spokes are independent sources (e.g. each spoke is generally unrelated to other spokes) and include hospitals, doctor offices, clinics, insurance companies, or other entities that store or track clinical data. Preferably, the data sources use a first authentication to properly identify or authentic the service. Once access is granted, the spoke sources are queried for the patient's data. In response, each data source provides the type of patient data available from the source. The user is shown the types of data available without generally showing the actual data. The user can then select the specific patient data to retrieve from the spoke sources.